What Is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism?

Back in November, 2008, Pastor Erick posted an article titled: "Why Catechism Matters," in which he addresses moralistic therapeutic deism. This term was coined by Dr. Christian Smith who wrote a book called Soul Searching regarding the spiritual lives of teens in America.

In the video above Dr. Michael Horton (The White Horse Inn, Modern Reformation) gives an interview regarding moralistic therapeutic deism and how it shows up in our churches and literature.

This issue continues to be rampant in the church today, and we need to continue to address it.