Reverence for animals and the earth is a common theme that runs through the myths of Native Americans. Many creation myths; for instance; attribute the earth's beginning to varied animals as the turtle; the waterbeetle; and the muskrat. The reverence for animals and the earth is one of many themes explored in this exciting new volume from Time-Life Books. Hundreds of photographs with descriptive text help the reader on this journey to Mother Earth; Father Sky.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. They do what they do for love; although to those of us of a different ...By MtsscholarI know the author personally; so this is a biased appraisal.Dr. Barrett-Fox has written a fair and accurate account of the mission and ministry of Westboro Baptist Church. She traces their theological threads from their actions back to their Hyper-Calvinst understanding of scripture. They do what they do for love; although to those of us of a different theological bent; it seems like madness. A good source for thoughtful discussion of the issues of our day in politics and religion.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well written and researched but it's not an easy read or for a casual readerBy MotorcyclekellyWell written and researched but it's not an easy read or for a casual reader. It helped me understand why the Westboro folks do what they do. Nothing new tho; just another religious group who are convinced they are the only people on the earth who have religious truth.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Religious WrongBy TJPI am filled with a sense of revulsion before I even open the book and read the Preface; the Table of Contents and the dust jacket blurbs. I have heard of these monsters; these creatures who picket the funerals of dead military veterans and gay men. Do I really want to read God Hates: Westboro Baptist Church; American Nationalism; and The Religious Right?Author Rebecca Barrett-Fox is to be commended; both for the courage shown for undertaking such a project in the first place; and for the dispassionate objective style she applies to the narrative. Dr. Barrett-Fox is an assistant professor of sociology and the director of women and gender studies at Arkansas State University. She tackled a controversial subject and gave the church and its people more respect than it or they deserve.Readers will be given a theology primer in the early chapters. The grim principle of predestination; where a god has long ago determined who will be “saved (the ‘elect’)†and who will be relegated to an eternal hell-fire. What a horrible thought to plant in the minds of young children. What an even more horrible thought to be encountered by men and women of faith facing their Final Days.While their theological playbook dates to 17th and 18th century Calvinism; Westboro Baptist activists utilize 20th and 21st century technology to spread their message of hate and divisiveness. The connection between the church and the Religious Right with respect to their anti-gay theology; a connection both sides deny; is documented well.God Hates: Westboro Baptist Church; American Nationalism; and The Religious Right is not a pleasant read; not a light Oceanside summer-time read. However; there are valuable; if unpleasant insights to be gained and I’m glad I took the time to find them.
