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The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American PowerThe Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power
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Well this is a true horror story. One that may well be true and one that we may not be able to...
Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian FundamentalismAtheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism
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When I read this email I was sure that you had somehow made a mistake, because I did not...
Letter to a Christian Nation (Vintage)Letter to a Christian Nation (Vintage)
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Like all good replacements for that awkward moment when you suddenly discover you haven't any...
Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living our Catholic Beliefs in Political LifeRender Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life
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“People who take God seriously will not remain silent about their faith. They will...
Christ and Culture RevisitedChrist and Culture Revisited
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In 1951 H. Richard Niebuhr penned his now classic volume, Christ and Culture. In it he sought to...


Founding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in AmericaFounding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in America
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A couple things make this book exceptional. The first thing the reader will soon notice is...
Culture Shift: Engaging Current Issues with Timeless Truth (Today's Critical Concerns)Culture Shift: Engaging Current Issues with Timeless Truth (Today's Critical Concerns)
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This is a quality collection of essays which presents a thoughtful, Biblical approach to current...
The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the ChurchThe Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church
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I just recently finsihed reading Gregory Boyd's book entitled, The Myth Of A Christian Nation. ...
The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of NazarethThe Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth
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This book is historically important, and used in US military schools as a template of good...
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Dover Value Editions)The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Dover Value Editions)
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While I cannot claim to be able to read this classic work in the original German, I share many...


The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global ChristianityThe Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity
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Whether you like his thesis or no, Philip Jenkins as accurately depicted the future of a truly...
The Kings and Their Gods: The Pathology of PowerThe Kings and Their Gods: The Pathology of Power
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In her memoir Things Seen and Unseen, Nora Gallagher recalls meeting Daniel Berrigan (b. 1921)...
Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the WestReconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West
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Absolute Total Garbage. I was sent this book from a former foreign office colleague and he added...
Against the Grain: Christianity and Democracy, War and PeaceAgainst the Grain: Christianity and Democracy, War and Peace
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George Weigel nails it, again. His style, and narratives make this a page-turner. If you have an...
The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right AmericaThe Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America
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Finally, there is an evangelical who is not bent on ramming his faith down my throat. I...

God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It (Plus)God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It (Plus)
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This is a well-written book by a respected theologian. I suppose that is why so many...
The Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-MuslimsThe Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-Muslims
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"Execution of a Moroccan Jewess" is a recreation of the actual public execution, in...
Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese PsycheUnderground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche
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I read both in Japanese before this English translation. It was several years ago that I first...
Red Letter Christians: A Citizen's Guide to Faith and PoliticsRed Letter Christians: A Citizen's Guide to Faith and Politics
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This book frankly upset me. At times I could hardly read it. I am a Catholic, not an...
Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the WorldWhy the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World
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While I wasn't expecting anything groundbreaking in this book, neither was I expecting...

A Nation for All: How the Catholic Vision of the Common Good Can Save America from the Politics of DivisionA Nation for All: How the Catholic Vision of the Common Good Can Save America from the Politics of Division
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If you are a Catholic and a progressive, but have not been able to find a way to articulate how...
Lord, Save Us From Your Followers: Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing America?Lord, Save Us From Your Followers: Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing America?
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I saw Dan Merchant on the Today show and thought he was very charming and that the idea for the...
Original Intent: The Courts, the Constitution & ReligionOriginal Intent: The Courts, the Constitution & Religion
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The first clue that Mr. Barton is telling the truth is the torrent of scathing reviews from the...
The God Who Smokes: Scandalous Meditation on FaithThe God Who Smokes: Scandalous Meditation on Faith
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Are you concerned about the direction Christianity seems to be headed? A direction where a lot...
The Stillborn God: Religion, Politics, and the Modern WestThe Stillborn God: Religion, Politics, and the Modern West
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Written in the straightforward tone of a lucid history lecture, Lilla's 310-page book argues...

The Stillborn God: Religion, Politics, and the Modern WestThe Stillborn God: Religion, Politics, and the Modern West
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Written in the straightforward tone of a lucid history lecture, Lilla's 310-page book argues...
American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a NationAmerican Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation
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It was a semi-interesting read...but coming in at 250 page for 200 years of history??? I think...
An Introduction to Islam for JewsAn Introduction to Islam for Jews
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I have always been intrigued--and mystified--by Islam. It seemed so exotic, but also strange...
The Faith of Barack ObamaThe Faith of Barack Obama
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[This review was originally written for a UK-based magazine] This is a short book at about...
How Would Jesus Vote?: A Christian Perspective on the IssuesHow Would Jesus Vote?: A Christian Perspective on the Issues
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I am an evangelical Christian. I am conservative on many social issues (especially abortion),...

Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of SovereigntyPolitical Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty
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This book was becoming too influential to remain out of print for long, and its first sentence...
How Would God Vote?: Why the Bible Commands You to Be a ConservativeHow Would God Vote?: Why the Bible Commands You to Be a Conservative
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This book gives away the answer to its question with the subtitle: "Why the Bible Commands...
The Al Qaeda ReaderThe Al Qaeda Reader
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If there is anyone that thinks it is possible to negotiate with the likes of bin Laden, they...
Christianity and LiberalismChristianity and Liberalism
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This is an amazing book that precisely outlines the basis of attacks that liberalism makes on...
Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters--and How to Talk About ItSpeaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters--and How to Talk About It
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We gave this book as a gift to our college graduates here at the church and it was very well...

The Culture of DisbeliefThe Culture of Disbelief
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Stephen Carter's thesis is quite a noble one: he thinks that we as a society have taken...
Sex in Crisis: The New Sexual Revolution and the Future of American PoliticsSex in Crisis: The New Sexual Revolution and the Future of American Politics
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Herzog argues in this silly, poorly written book, that the religious right is going to take over...
Jihad vs. McWorld: How Globalism and Tribalism Are Reshaping the WorldJihad vs. McWorld: How Globalism and Tribalism Are Reshaping the World
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Barber's ethics clearly do not embrace contemporary commercialism, and it is also clear that...
The Fall of the Evangelical Nation: The Surprising Crisis Inside the ChurchThe Fall of the Evangelical Nation: The Surprising Crisis Inside the Church
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Again, another brilliantly written book by Christine Wicker. Both sides are fairly depicted,...
God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our TimeGod Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time
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It's rare to come upon literature with a pulse and a heartbeat on every page. This is one of...

Islam and the Secular State: Negotiating the Future of Shari`aIslam and the Secular State: Negotiating the Future of Shari`a
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It may seem at times as if Islamic political thought has been captured by Qutb, Maududi, and...
Liberty of Conscience: In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious EqualityLiberty of Conscience: In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality
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This is a very detailed and comprehensive report on the establishment and free exercise clauses...
Faith in the Halls of Power: How Evangelicals Joined the American EliteFaith in the Halls of Power: How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite
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I have only read the first 20 pages. I wonder at this point if he will discuss the reality that...
Christianity and the Social Crisis in the 21st Century: The Classic That Woke Up the ChurchChristianity and the Social Crisis in the 21st Century: The Classic That Woke Up the Church
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As an progressive Rauschenbusch does the unusual service of taking the time to describe how the...
What's God Got to Do with It?: Robert Ingersoll on Free Thought, Honest Talk and the Separation of Church and StateWhat's God Got to Do with It?: Robert Ingersoll on Free Thought, Honest Talk and the Separation of Church and State
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This book is a quick read with short chapters. Very logical and intelligently expressed. ...

The Jewish Revolutionary Spirit: And Its Impact on World HistoryThe Jewish Revolutionary Spirit: And Its Impact on World History
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Sovereignty: God, State, and Self (Gifford Lectures)Sovereignty: God, State, and Self (Gifford Lectures)
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This work will be valuable if you have any desire to understand (if I may paraphrase a Jamesian...
Separation of Church & State: What the Founders MeantSeparation of Church & State: What the Founders Meant
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This book is exactly what the title says it is, the founding father's view of religion's place...
God & GovernmentGod & Government
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This remarkably scholarly book by Colson combines both his profound knowledge of Christian...
Church, Ecumenism, and Politics: New Endeavors in EcclesiologyChurch, Ecumenism, and Politics: New Endeavors in Ecclesiology
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This work features the most discussed topics of the life of the Church, treated with unique...

The Criminalization of Christianity: Read This Book Before It Becomes Illegal!The Criminalization of Christianity: Read This Book Before It Becomes Illegal!
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I don't want to get into a polemic dispute here, since I doubt most of the people opposed to...
The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)
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This is a theological book on the doctrine of the church. But don't let that scare you. It is...
The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White HouseThe Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House
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Although I've always known that Billy Graham was a charismatic evangelist, I didn't realize just...
Christianity and the Constitution: The Faith of Our Founding FathersChristianity and the Constitution: The Faith of Our Founding Fathers
Best Price: $18.00
Eidsmoe is clear about his bias but the book certainly isn't an emotional diatribe....
 
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