Charles February 8th, 2008

Censor Cole Porter?

That was interesting.

I have been hard on Frank. I will get the book.

I have felt the same way in certain evangelical gatherings (wishing the ground would swallow you up).

I really enjoyed that interview. He sounds just like his Dad. Looks alot like him too.

Christov February 8th, 2008

I didn't hate this guest, and I thought I would.

Not because I'm some kind of dyed-in-the-wool Evangelical, but because every time I hear of some inaccessible-and-for-insiders-only-sounding "christian" group, activity, place, event (like, for example, L'Abri - um, is that a cheese? If you were an insider, you'd know) I want to urp.

So I expected to hear some oppositely puffed-up son of a famous guy pontificating about his counter-movement and how I should buy his book. Kind of like Dobson has his kids on his radio show flogging their puny books, only in reverse. Yes, I know Steve Brown isn't James Dobson in reverse and isn't your guest's dad…my analogy's imperfect.

Your man Frank was a pleasant surprise.

I probably won't spend a dime on his book, but may surreptitiously download it from a stolen books website in .pdf, or maybe check it out from the library. Anyway, I'm sort of glad this guy suffered and was so hungry he had to steal food (according to the excerpt from the dustcover Erik posted supra). There've been times when I've had to do that, too. Nice to know that while God makes the rain to fall on both the good and evil, and the sun to shine upon both the rich and the poor, suffering likewise sometimes befalls the winsome and the gnarly in equal measure.

Charles February 9th, 2008

I like Frank too.

But I have read all of his dad's books. The comparison of Francis Schaeffer to James Dobson is inaccurate. There is no comparison.

The only reason his dad got associated with those guys is because by the mid to late 70's, he got upset that the abortion was legal and common yet no evangelical had a problem with it or wouldn't talk about it. He was also upset over the trend toward euthanasia and considered us going down a bad path and poured his energy into the public arena. Looking back, maybe he contributed to a monster, rather than a solution. But Schaeffer was nothing at all like Dobson, Falwell, etc.

Read "The God Who Is There" or "He Is There and He Is Not Silent" and tell me if it reads like a Focus on the Family book.

I envy anyone who hasn't yet read a page of Schaeffer's works. They are in for a real trip.

Charles February 9th, 2008

And even though I haven't read a page of Frank' stuff, my guess is that I am in for a trip myself.

Derek February 10th, 2008

This was a fascinating interview. Great to hear how close his is with his mother…

BillyD February 10th, 2008

I read "The God Who Is There" about 16 years ago, recently I thought about going thru it again but my old copy of is almost completely highlighted, think I need a new copy. I enjoyed the interview with Frank…

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JacquelinePenney March 8th, 2008

Your interview with Shaeffer was great!!! Loved it

Drake Owen April 9th, 2008

I heard the interview and am reading the book. I have so many mixed emotions. On one hand I can relate to what Frank is saying since I was a member of a Christian community for fifteen years that was so Crazy. It was coming to an understanding of the true gospel through the writings of Martin Luther that I was able to experience true reformation that set my conscience free from the bondage and manipulations of controling Christian authority figures.
On the other hand I have some unsettled feelings about what Frank writes, only because I wonder if he has lost the true reality of the gospel withing the context of the madness he experienced. I don't know for sure but it might be the case.

Drake Owen April 12th, 2008

Since I wrote my first comment on Frank's book I have finished the book and listened interviews and book talks. His book has been very helpful to me and I believe he is a Christian who has detoxed from a very intense environment. I know first hand that it takes many years to unwind from such intensity and sort things through.
Thank you Frank for your honesty.

Chris Anderson July 6th, 2008

I did not hear the interview but I was visting family and I got to read portions of CRAZY FOR GOD. Having been a Jesus Freak who was immensely helped by Franicis Schaeffer I was hooked. Frank does write well. For another perspective one should google for Os Guinness' review of the book on the Christianity Today blog but even after reading his review I do recommend reading it.

I remember the shock I had when I turned n the TV and saw Francis Schaeffer on TV with Jerry Falwell!!!!! I cannot express the weirdness of seeing someone who seemed to understand some basic things about culture being used by such a right winger. I never understood how Francis could be so snowed by those people. I am grateful to get a little of the background to what was going on behind the scenes.

Frank is honest and probably needs to read such books as Gabriel Fackres brief (126 pages) critique of the Religious Right on Eerdmans entitled THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH (1982) but Frank's book still sucks you in. How one wishes that Frank had read Fackre's book 25 years ago. Frank is a good writer and the subject does interest many of us who were helped at one time by his dad.

Rev. Dr. F. Christopher Anderson, York, PA