THE RIGHT BOOKS

THE RIGHT BOOKS / WAYNE LUTTON

Founded at Amsterdam in 1948, the World Council of Churches originally sought to promote the extension of Christianity, to develop a greater sense of unity and purpose among its member denominations, and to explore ways by which the faith might come to be applied to contemporary political, social, and economic problems. Over the years, the WCC has instead evolved into an international organization that “provides ideas, training, and money for ‘liberation’ efforts driven by Marxist-Leninist fervor and frequently supported by the Soviet Union,” as Ernest W. Lefever amply documents in his new book, Nairobi to Vancouver: The World Council of Churches and the World, 1975-87 (Ethics & Public Policy Center, 1030 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005; $19.95).

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THE RIGHT BOOKS / WAYNE LUTTON

Founded at Amsterdam in 1948, the World Council of Churches originally sought to promote the extension of Christianity, to develop a greater sense of unity and purpose among its member denominations, and to explore ways by which the faith might come to be applied to contemporary political, social, and economic problems. Over the years, the WCC has instead evolved into an international organization that “provides ideas, training, and money for ‘liberation’ efforts driven by Marxist-Leninist fervor and frequently supported by the Soviet Union,” as Ernest W. Lefever amply documents in his new book, Nairobi to Vancouver: The World Council of Churches and the World, 1975-87 (Ethics & Public Policy Center, 1030 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005; $19.95).