Be Intolerant

by Ryan Dobson

Book Overview

"Whatever" is now the password into civilized youth culture. Alarming numbers of Christians eighteen to twenty-five years old believe that there is no such thing as absolute truth. Yet, Ryan Dobson... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590521528
• ISBN13: 9781590521526
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 121 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Timeless Wisdom

Ryan Dobson came from a father that knew and served The Lord. He knows what he's writing about and what it means to be Christian. He gives no excuses, just truth. If you're looking to get your ears tickled, look elsewhere. If you're looking for truth, the truth that will set you free, this is it! Book was originally released in 2003 and here it is 2022 and things are only getting worse.

A Bold and Awakening Book!

This book was really great to read. It demonstrates how our world today says "oh, don't judge!" or "it's not MY life so I really can't say if it's wrong or right" and how backwards and completely stupid that point of view is. Ryan Dobson explains how JESUS CHRIST is the One who set the rules of this life into place and whether you like it or not, some things are JUST PLAIN WRONG. In a world of being afraid of being politically correct, Ryan really steps out boldly and confronts those who are too afraid to stand up for what's right and to TELL SOMEONE when they are in the wrong. (in a loving way of course) He illustrates how not only is it not a bad thing to tell someone when they are doing something wrong or harmful, but it is our RESPONSIBILITY as Christians to do so. I would definitely recommend this book for teenagers, parents of teenagers and for young adults as well. It encourages Christians to not be afraid of the truth and not be afraid to stand up for what is right and detest what is wrong. Especially in today's society that tells us everything is subjective, this book is a must read. There is black, there is white, there is wrong and there is right and after reading this, you'll be empowered to make a stand. The only thing I didn't like about this was how he wrote the book in a "teenager tone". I guess that's good for the youth he is trying to reach but I think he could have really hit some stronger notes if he wrote a little bit more mature. That being said, just about anyone can get something useful from this book. I liked it a lot!

A Must for Every Christian

Be Intolerant, by Ryan Dobson, is an excellent read for anyone who questions what moral relativism is, or the like. Ryan walks us through the reality that we cannot claim to have a Christian walk with shades of gray, and that morality cannot be defined apart from Christ. I could not help but jot down notes as I read through this book. This book is a must for any Christian, and should be part of every Christianity 101 or DMD program out there. I will be adding it to my DMD program required readings list as I being to formulate what the program looks like on paper. In essence, Moral Relativism just flat doesn't work. In reality, it is an option to talk about anything except Y'shua. Ryan states it great, "Moral relativism doesn't follow its own rules, the rules it judges everyone else by. We're tolerant of all - except you, you and you. There is no standard of right and wrong - except for when you violate what we say is right. You can follow any religion you please - as long as it's on our list of accepted ones. We love to hear alternative voices - but if you try to talk to us about Jesus, we will silence you. We're totally in favor of `anything-goes' morality - unless you use that freedom with my girlfriend, or cut me off in traffic, or steal from my. It's not just hypocritical, it's fundamentally broken." Many education settings try to adopt foolish and broken concepts of inclusivity, diversity, and similar words that translate to "broken garbage that Satan throws out there because we are like the dog that returns to our own vomit." Central Oregon Community College does the same in many aspects. Every religion - except the faith of Christianity - is accepted. There is just something about that, isn't there? The fact that Christ is real and others aren't, perhaps? And in the end, it's about heaven or hell...no gray in between. And then there is the issue of Christians that cling so closely to their sin...and refuse to give it up. Smoking, for example, is sin. Alcohol, as well. Ryan addresses all of this, and more. Even video games. And you know - he's dead on. Anyone that disagrees with what is presented in this book obviously disagrees with the Bible, since that is pretty much what he is repeating here. He breaks it down into three options for us... 1) comply with what the Bible says 2) do what you want but suffer the consequences 3) make up your own philosophy that says G-d's Word is wrong In reality, only option #1 gets you to heaven...the others go to hell. I could go on and on and share more, but in truth, get this book and read it. In the end, I hope you'll agree with Ryan (I do), that "Moral Relativism is sin in a toga." If not, then there are deeper issues, such as your salvation, at hand...

Your problem may be that this is what you need

Ryan Dobson is confrontational and quite hard-line in this book. That gets a lot of complaints in some quarters, but guess what - that's just what a large portion of his target audience needs. He is trying to shake the complacency of today's youth and get them to look at the realities of the Christian worldview. Given the rampant intolerance of the general run of society and of the Left in particular when presented with Christianity (and, as Ryan points out, the glaring inconsistencies in the secular worldview), he is quite right to use a rolled-up newspaper to the nose as a hearing aid. To get heard, you have to get their attention.

christian reader

This is an "easy read" book. The message is on target and easy to understand. I thouroughly enjoyed the book and learned a lot from it. In this time of turmoil in our world, we need a book like this that tells it like it is and points out that the bible is not "wishy washy" on issues, there is a right and a wrong way. Our choices have eternal consequences.

tells it like it is!

It's time we had a book like this. Some people aren't gonna like it because it tells you just like God intended you to be told. Right is right & wrong is wrong & overlooking things isn't going to help to improve our nation. Good job, man! Read this & experience a revelation as to why people are the way they are. I especially hate the fact that we are having the "gay rights" thing forced on us in the name of tolerance, but the same people aren't "tolerant" of those who don't approve of it.