The Authentic Life
A Guidebook for Millennials: Preparing the Next Generation to Lead
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Foreword
Are you authentic or derivative? Victor Shane argues that the derivative life is a life wasted in the quagmire of worldly ideologies, economic systems, politics and intellectualism. Rather the authentic life offers vistas of love, reconciliation, and hope for humankind. As you read this book, your mind will be unplugged from the matrix of futility and plugged into the authentic life that will make an indelible impact on the world.
The audience of The Authentic Life is millennials. Our 18-34 year olds have had the baton passed to them for leading the next generation, but how will they lead? This book is a veritable roadmap that helps them unplug from the worldly matrix and get plugged into a life of purpose, direction, and love that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
Along the way Victor demolishes arguments of gigantic proportions. Taking on world systems, religious ideologies, philosophies, science, and more, Victor shows that there is nothing new under the sun and the only way out is through a system that is not of this world. Victor writes, “You can’t change a messed up world using the messed up ideas that messed it up in the first place—you’ll bounce off the same walls and end up right back where you started!”
This is a book not of new ideas, but of one idea put forth in a well-argued systematic way. The research from science and particularly the laws of physics, all support the worldview put forth from the Bible.
The Authentic Life is also timely for many reasons. As I write this on election eve in the United States, we are watching the course of history change by the moment. We need vigilant men and women to understand where the course of the world is taking us. If you’re like me, you’ll begin to read this book with a partial blindness, dimly, but end with an illumination that is very rewarding.
Take the “color chapters” (chapters 3-8), for example. The point is clear, and the prose is artful. There is a subtle but powerful coloring that deeply influences our choices and behavior. Victor speaks of it as the “sin orientation” that is operating behind the scenes subtly but powerfully moving us toward more and more probable states. Victor makes the case that this is completely in line with what we understand about the physical laws that govern our universe. The melding of science and the human soul is persuasive in a way that grips the reader to read on.
An accomplished sailor and entrepreneur, Victor has tackled a wide spectrum of concepts, ideas and beliefs and has written books on debt-free economics, American culture, and a philosophy of human nature. The Authentic Life has not been written from the ivory tower of academia, but roughhewn hands of a man experienced with hard work and the forces of nature. The payoff is that the writing achieves a greater depth than most and relates to the audience in a greater way.
The final chapter is on the centrality of love. This chapter is the culmination of the book and worth every word of its exhortation. The special laws of God call us to a love that will overcome the matrix. God’s Book proclaims the Kingdom of God will be victorious over the matrix, and Victor paints a wonderful picture of what the world will become in the fullness of time. We are called to love in the radical way that Jesus did, and overcome the world along with Him.
The last sentence of The Authentic Life sums up the intent of the book nicely: “It’s time for Spiritual Revolution.” As we are equipped by the truths in this guidebook, we will bring revolution and change to a dying world. Read this book to change the world!
—Larry D. Linton, PhD
Santa Barbara, California November, 8th 2016
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Millennial Revolution
:As Baby Boomers retire and Generation X begins to fade, the baton will pass on to Millennials. Who are these Millennials? The truth be known they are among the most well-informed, gifted, and talented segment of the population.
Indications are that by the year 2020 about one third of the global population will be composed of Millennials. Meaning soon they will be the captains of industry, commerce, economy, government, law, education, etc.
Will they be able to get the planet earth unplugged from the matrix of futility? Will they be able to change the world and usher in sustainable elements of peace, freedom, and prosperity? The author believes the answer to these questions to be “YES!”
Victor Shane, in The Authentic Life, demonstrates that faith in God’s universal Providence is strengthened, not challenged, by knowing the science that underlies the workings of God’s created universe. Biblical faith and the discoveries in science are co-paths to discovering God’s active role in our lives, as stated in Psalm 19, “The heavens proclaim the glory of God.” This book should be read by every thinking Christian whether faithful, agnostic, or atheist.
—Gerald L. Schroeder, PhD. Jerusalem, Israel
The Authentic Life by Victor Shane presents a clear message for millennials and for everyone about living life “unplugged” from the matrix of distractions and deceptions. Written in a clever and conversational style, Shane gives insight into both life’s big picture and practical take-aways for day-to-day living. It’s a great book to read and to give to others.—David Guzik
www.enduringword.com
About the Author
Victor Shane is a California author, entrepreneur and small business owner. He has written several books including “Book of Life,” “In God We Trust” and “Millennial Economics.” In 1979 Shane sailed a 24’ trimaran from California to Hawaii and back single-handed, spending 56 days alone at sea.