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I just finished reading Kingdom Coming yesterday, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone concerned about the very real threat the Christian right poses to the separation of church and state.
Goldberg covers everything from the "intelligent design" controversy to Christian-run "Pregnancy Crisis Centers" (which use the rhetoric of normal womens' clinics but try to scare women out of getting abortions and do not encourage condom use) to the attack on the judicial system. She mixes in personal conversations with a lot of well-researched data, making it an enjoyable and informative read.
I found the book particularly useful as someone who is just starting to learn more and more about the influence of the Christian right, because Goldberg brings to light so many key people, ideas, and organizations that are essential to be aware of.
I thorougly enjoyed this book, and look forward to seeing what else Goldberg comes out with in the future.
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Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism by Michelle Goldberg
freethink, August 6, 2006
I just finished reading Kingdom Coming yesterday, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone concerned about the very real threat the Christian right poses to the separation of church and state.Goldberg covers everything from the "intelligent design" controversy to Christian-run "Pregnancy Crisis Centers" (which use the rhetoric of normal womens' clinics but try to scare women out of getting abortions and do not encourage condom use) to the attack on the judicial system. She mixes in personal conversations with a lot of well-researched data, making it an enjoyable and informative read.
I found the book particularly useful as someone who is just starting to learn more and more about the influence of the Christian right, because Goldberg brings to light so many key people, ideas, and organizations that are essential to be aware of.
I thorougly enjoyed this book, and look forward to seeing what else Goldberg comes out with in the future.
(34 of 54 readers found this comment helpful)