Christianity in modern America is, in large part, innocuous. It tends to be easy, upbeat, convenient, and compatible. It does not require self-sacrifice, discipline, humility, an otherworldly outlook, a zeal for souls, a fear as well as a love for God. There is little guilt and no punishment, and the payoff in heaven is virtually certain. The faith has been overwhelmed by the culture...faith is dominated by a culture to the point that it loses much or most of its authenticity.... What we now have might be labeled Consumer Christianity...millions of Americans today feel free to buy as much of the Christian faith as seems desirable. The cost is low and customer satisfaction seems guaranteed.