-- Introduction to and critique of the idols of contemporary culture: science, reason and irrationality.-- Lively social criticism and fresh biblical exposition argue that secular and religious worlds are both awash in idolatry.-- A survey of the forces that block effective mission today.-- Compelling arguments and a global perspective.In this Provocative and Brilliant Book, Vinoth Ramachandra argues that the modern world -- secular as well as religious -- is awash with pseudogods. Idols such as science, reason and irrationality stand tall across the landscape. Ramachandra shows how they enslave their devotees and too often wreak chaos inside as well as outside the church.Gods That Fail combines lively social criticism with fresh biblical exposition, It will prove illuminating and helpful to any Christian who wants to see through the forces that block effective mission in today's world.