Prodigal Press

Prodigal Press: The Anti-Christian Bias of the American News Media
Marvin Olasky

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This response to anti-Christian bias in the media shows the shift from a Christian worldview to a secular-materialist outlook. Describes how public opinion is molded and cultural values are altered. A Turning Point book.

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While claiming to be neutral, print and TV journalists often report the news from an anti-Christian point of view. Yet remarkably, in the nineteenth century many leading newspapers were Christian. What went wrong?

Here is the revealing story of how American news media moved from a Christian worldview to materialist humanism. Professor and journalist Marvin Olasky examines the incredible impact this shift has had on what is covered and how it is covered. He offers practical, Biblical solutions to problems of media ethics, news bias, sensationalism and crusading.

"The most important book about journalism I have ever read. Prodigal Press is must reading for all Christians, and all reporters, editors, journalism professors and students." --Dr. Clifford Kelly, Director, Institute of Public Affairs Journalism, CBN University

"Here--in the tradition of Calvin, Edwards, and Machen--is a tough-minded call to spiritual renewal directed to the most tough-minded of our democratic institutions. The impact of this book will be likened to David's meeting Goliath, with the outcome postponed." --Dr. Mark Fackler, Chairman, Department of Communications, Wheaton College

"Marvin Olasky provides a much needed historical perspective and shows that journalism has not always been the way it is today." --Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist, Los Angeles Times Syndicate

"This is a book that should be required reading for every journalism student, as well as every professional journalist." --Reg Noble, editor, Today's Banner