"By making good things ultimate things -- love becomes lust, rest becomes sloth, and so on -- we fall into what used to be called the seven deadly sins. We have a harder time spotting the seven modern idolatries that Anthony Selvaggio outlines for us, but the process is similar: individuality becomes individualism, equal opportunity becomes egalitarianism, and so on. Seven Toxic Ideas Polluting Your Mind helps us to spot those current tendencies and, with God’s grace, contain them."
- Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-chief, WORLD
"Anthony Selvaggio's book should not be overlooked by thoughtful Christians. He challenges the incorrect notion that "worldliness" constitutes merely overt behavior, and he rightly reminds us that our thoughts and ideas end up shaping our behaviors far more than we think. He rightly uncovers seven common ideas/values in American culture that are contrary to the principles disclosed in Holy Scripture."
- T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College
“Worldliness infects us deeper than our clothing or music. It seeks to inhabit our perceptions and desires. Indeed it starts in the heart. Anthony Selvaggio puts his finger on the pulse of a worldly age, and his diagnosis reveals the crippling idolatry of our hearts in such reigning ideas as individualism, consumerism, relativism, obsession with the new, and contempt for the past. Like a good doctor, Selvaggio does not rail at us about our illness; he aims to heal and so offers solutions in Christ. Whether you are a teenager, a mother, a businessman, or a pastor, this book will bring health to your soul and equip you to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.”
- Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids
"Anthony Selvagio’s topics are timely and will certainly be of help to many. His writing style is engaging and easy to read. While popularly written, he demonstrates a depth of research in the footnotes. Selvagio underlines the importance of a consistent biblical worldview, and warns his readers against false world views that are attractive. Highly recommended."
- Rick Gamble
“Well conceived, very well written, and helpful. The writing is clean (uncluttered), clear, accessible, edifying, and even sparkles in places.”
- Robert A. Peterson
