Sean Bala reviewed Losing Moses on the Freeway by Chris Hedges
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2 stars
"Losing Moses on the Freeway: the 10 Commandments in America" by Chris Hedges is half a journalistic work, half a fiery sermon jeremiad about the state of America that will make you reflect on the role of morality and sin in the contemporary United States. Originally a series of pieces in the New York Times, the book uses the Ten Commandments as a way to talk about the disintegration of community life and culture in the United States. Hedges was a former war correspondent in Latin America and wrote one of the best books on the meaning of war - "War is the Force that Gives Us Meaning." Generally, I like his observations and some of the pieces are creative. No matter if you disagree with his overall worldview, you cannot ignore his pointed critiques and theology, particularly his discussions of idolatry in America. The reason why I do not …
"Losing Moses on the Freeway: the 10 Commandments in America" by Chris Hedges is half a journalistic work, half a fiery sermon jeremiad about the state of America that will make you reflect on the role of morality and sin in the contemporary United States. Originally a series of pieces in the New York Times, the book uses the Ten Commandments as a way to talk about the disintegration of community life and culture in the United States. Hedges was a former war correspondent in Latin America and wrote one of the best books on the meaning of war - "War is the Force that Gives Us Meaning." Generally, I like his observations and some of the pieces are creative. No matter if you disagree with his overall worldview, you cannot ignore his pointed critiques and theology, particularly his discussions of idolatry in America. The reason why I do not rate this book higher is that I did not find all the pieces to be equally well-conceived. The book doesn't quite cohere as one piece, even with introductions and conclusions.
