ebooks American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America by Chris Hedges in History

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Too bad they didn't include an update at the end since ...By CustomerThe whole story; very well sourrced. Too bad they didn't include an update at the end since the book was written in 2009.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This author clearly points out the dangers that the world ...By CustomerThis author clearly points out the dangers that the world faces by allowing extreme religionists of any stripe impose their unfounded beliefs and culture on the majority who are rational.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Dangerous Elmer Gantrys of the Electronic AgeBy Franklin the MouseMr. Hedges' objective is to inform the reader based upon his experiences as a foreign correspondent in many war-torn countries as well as being seeped in religious teachings when he graduated from seminary at Harvard Divinity School. The man has seen this kind of religious nonsense throughout the world. Mr. Hedges successfully lays out what many other authors have also recorded about America's home-grown fascism packaged in the guise of God's chosen. The book is understanding and sympathetic of the followers; but wisely enraged towards the charlatans preaching and running these religious enterprises.In many respects; religion can be a great benefit to people and society as a whole; but not in this corrosive and intolerant manifestation. Loony and/or deceptive Elmer Gantrys peddling salvation to the emotionally desperate and promising wrathful retribution to those not of their ilk. Enlightened countries of the 20th century which fell under despotic regimes never saw these power-hungry; intolerant monsters coming or dismissed the warnings by brave individuals such as Mr. Hedges. His argument is dead on. Very informative and a necessary read for anyone that doesn't fit into the Religious Right's hateful; black white; moral absolute mold.