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Last Christian (2011)

by David Gregory(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1444701371 (ISBN13: 9781444701371)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

review 1: In David Gregory's The Last Christian, Abigail Caldwell is the daughter of Christian American missionaries in Papua, New Guinea. After spending all of her 34 years in the jungle, she travels to America and modern civilization for the first time. She discovers a world that is not only in huge contrast to her life in New Guinea, but also to life in our present-day America. The year is 2088 and technology has exploded, inundating every aspect of culture. Virtual Reality (VR) has become a prime residence for many American minds. Post modernism has run roughshod over religion, making it “hate speech” to share the Christian Gospel to others. However, this is not a problem in general, as the country has become predominantly atheist.Within this culture are those who desi... morere to take VR to the next level: transplanting human brains in order to give people silicon ones that would enable their consciousnesses to live seemingly forever. As physical bodies wear out, minds are incredibly “uploaded” into VR to then be downloaded into new bodies. Abby comes to this transhuman reality with a special mission that will not only affect the lives of those around her, but also the lives of the entire culture.I was attracted to The Last Christian not only for its science fiction theme, but also because of the technological and worldview issues surrounding the story. David Gregory’s America seems so far removed from our current way of life, but it's easy to see how we could easily venture down the same road. The Christian worldview is becoming an object of disdain for many, and technology is advancing at an incredible rate. The Last Christian was a fun and entertaining read. It’s a science fiction thriller with Christian apologetics mixed in. Although it was certainly a page-turner, it also caused me to really think about some serious issues in our culture today. This novel would be great for those studying apologetics or for those simply considering the Christian faith. Parents should also know that while no explicit details are given, there are occasional mentions of Virtual Reality sexual issues.As a blogger, DVD reviewer and iPod user, I’m not one to overly malign technology. But as with most things in life, it’s very easy for good things to be warped and used in detrimental ways. The Last Christian illustrates how things could go horribly wrong if we aren’t careful with the choices we’re making in technological advances. David Gregory also shares the real (and not Virtual) life we can have with Christ living within us. Through Him will we find not only eternal life, but a fulfilling reality as well.
review 2: The Last Christian is an amazing glimpse into a probable future of the American Christian. Using instances and ideas that have already come to pass, the author takes us on a journey of "what if." I'm generally not a fan of science fiction, but Gregory's use of association between the human brain and the soul is a revealing message. The revelations that the main character, Abby, experiences are also eye-opening and bring a message of what the new (albeit old and lost) form of evangelism should be. It's a great book that brings a message of hope and God's love to a world headed toward complete loss of the human soul. Plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and questioning. Relative to today's society and thought processes, it leaves you thinking this may be more fact than fiction. less

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