And Mutants and biker gangs, and religious doomsday cults, and the Russians and the Nuclear Sub Crews and and and.. I really liked those books.
Don't forget time travel by way of cryogenic suspension!
While I personally didn't have an issue with Mr. Rawles beliefs and content, I understand that some may.
I think the bigger issue is not so much his beliefs, but rather method of expressing them. At some point it stops being preparation education and entertainment from a guy with strongly held beliefs and becomes proselytizing. It's possible to express deeply held Christian faith without making your readers feel like a captive audience reading a sermon from an overly obvious preacher. More people would be able to enjoy the books and ultimately be exposed to the messages if the author were less heavy-handed. He would be better served by having his characters' actions be an expression of their faith rather than rely so much on clumsy exposition.
rhino out!