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ISBN13: 9780393060942 |
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"Kingdom Coming is an important work of investigative journalism, exposing as it does a mass movement with 'a vision of reality utterly at odds with that of the secular world,' that would use its power to impose a religious worldview on a diverse country. Godlberg's book is also an impassioned plea against, 'fundamentalism, tribalism, Puritanism and obscurantism,' and for, 'modernity, humanism, reason and progress.' Those are the values with which she makes her case." Anna Godbersen, Esquire (read the entire Esquire review)
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Michelle Goldberg's Kingdom Coming takes us on a journey through an America in the grips of a fevered religious radicalism: the America of our time. From the classroom to the megachurch to the federal court, Goldberg carefully demonstrates how the growing influence of dominionism — the doctrine that Christians have the right to rule nonbelievers — is threatening the foundations of democracy.
Deep within the "red" zones of a divided America we meet military retirees pledging to seize the nation in Christ's name, perfidious congressmen courting the confidence of neo-confederates and proponents of theocracy, and leaders of federally funded programs offering Jesus as the solution to the country's social problems.
Kingdom Coming offers the powerful testimony of "regular" Americans to illustrate the subversive effect of this conservative stranglehold nationwide, and it urgently requires us to turn our attention to the mechanisms of an insidious fundamentalism opposed to science, pluralism, and reason.
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In an age when faith rather than reason is heralded and the values of the Enlightenment are threatened by a mystical nationalism claiming divine sanction, Kingdom Coming brings us face to face with the irrational forces that are remaking much of America.
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keim80, August 29, 2006 (view all comments by keim80)
I feel as though I'm qualified to make a comment on this subject, even though I've only read the review, because of my upbringing. To qualify my statement, I was born and raised in an Amish community in Ohio. Half of my immediate family is still Amish. Let me tell you, if anyone knows about christian fundamentalism, I believe I qualify. Believe me, it is every bit as dangerous as Ms. Goldberg describes. I broke from the shackles of Puritanism in 1969. These Fundamental Mega Churches, are in my view, no different. It's their way or the highway. This religious fundamentalism craze going on in this coutry, in my view is the closest thing to "communism" I could possibly imagine.
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freethink, August 6, 2006 (view all comments by freethink)
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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robertg69, May 17, 2006 (view all comments by robertg69)
I have not read this book, only this review! But the echos from Germany circa 1930s begins to beat its drum in my mind. I was born in Barcelona in 1935, lived in France from '37 till June '40. They were about the 1,000 year Reich and fervid nationalism. I don't like the echos coming from the US today!! It's too scary even if it's supposed to be in the name of rebornism, evangelicalism and whatever other jesus-ism is the ism of the day.
A pox on their houses and words, mega or mini!!!
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780393060942
- Subtitle:
- The Rise of Christian Nationalism
- Author:
- Publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Subject:
- General
- Subject:
- Fundamentalism
- Subject:
- Christianity and politics
- Subject:
- Dominion theology
- Subject:
- Religion, Politics & State
- Subject:
- Christianity - History - General
- Copyright:
- 2006
- Publication Date:
- May 11, 2006
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 242
- Dimensions:
- 8.60x5.76x.86 in. .90 lbs.
