That writer is obviously no fan of Creed...
"The other musicians went on to form Alter Bridge, which released a son-of-Creed, mock-grunge album last year."
ODR is not the son of Creed.
"his alleged desire to give himself over entirely to the old band's covert connection to Christian rock."
There is less Christian imagery in TGD than I expected, really only in the title track.
"painting himself as the Mel Gibson of music."
That's a little dramatic.
"Preaching like this should test the faith of even Creed's most devout fans."
I dont think that any real Creed fan would not like this album.