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For Jimmy Carter, religion and politics go hand in hand. The former president has always found his evangelical Christian faith to be a source of inspiration and strength in shaping his politics. Yet in OUR ENDANGERED VALUES, Carter claims that the rise of the fundamentalist right in America threatens the most basic American principle of separation of church and state, and that its narrow and hard views have almost shut down honest debate and swept away basic, generally accepted values. This crisis is reflected in our foreign policy, where America now turns away from alliances and treaties, denying any authority to the international community. The debates in America over issues such as abortion, the death penalty, women's rights, civil liberties, social justice, and terrorism are divisive and full of rancor. Always upholding the principles of free speech and diversity, Carter writes frankly about his positions on these topics and about how his born-again faith has informed them--remaining, in both religion and politics, a keeper of the faith.
| Size | | Length: | 212 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "Americans cherish the greatness of our homeland, but many do not realize how extensive and profound are the transformations that are now taking place in our nation's basic moral values, public discourse, and political philosophy."
Industry Reviews
"Carter speaks eloquently of how his own faith has shaped his moral vision....He also makes resonant connections between religion and political activism...."
Publishers Weekly (09/26/2005)
"Carter offers an unusual combination: a man of faith and a man of power....No wonder then that the best parts of OUR ENDANGERED VALUES deal with his private faith and the worst with his analysis of foreign policy....By adding his own voice to the discussion, Carter reminds us of a time when religion was tied to such virtues as humility and to such practices as soul-searching. He may not have been one of our best presidents, but he is undoubtedly one of our finest human beings."
Washington Post Book World - Alan Wolfe (11/06/2005)
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