Does America face a jihadist threat that's even bigger than terrorism?While our homeland security efforts are focused on preventing terrorist attacks; another jihadist threat is growing right here in America--in plain sight. In Stealth Jihad; Islam expert and New York Times bestselling author Robert Spencer blows the whistle on a long-term plot by Islamic jihadists to undermine the United States. This effort aims not to bring America to its knees through attacks with guns or bombs; but to subvert the country from within--by gradually Islamizing America. The ultimate goal; the stealth jihadists themselves declare; is nothing less than the adoption of Islamic law in the United States.Describing the disturbing ease with which stealth jihadists have already become ensconced in the American political and media landscapes; Spencer exposes the full modus operandi of the movement as revealed in a stunning document unveiled in a recent terrorism funding trial. In this unsettling book; he explains: * Which Islamic fundamentalist organization is behind the stealth jihad* How stealth jihadists have reinvented themselves as mainstream civil rights activists--despite their many past declarations of Islamic supremacism* How stealth jihadists played a key role in formulating U.S. government guidelines for the War on Terror* How insistence on "accommodating" Islamic cultural and religious practices in America is part of a calculated strategy to achieve a dangerous larger agenda* The effort by stealth jihadists to whitewash the teaching of Islam in schools* What can be done to defeat the stealth jihad and preserve America's liberty America; Spencer demonstrates; is all but oblivious to a new kind of threat presented by a loosely organized movement whose activists are well funded; highly motivated; and relentless in pursuit of their agenda. This book is a wake-up call for a country so focused on foreign threats that it has left itself vulnerable to a growing danger much closer to home.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Great Job Of Exploring An Often Overlooked Aspect of Abraham Lincoln.By The Careful ObserverOn the eve of The Civil War in April of 1861; in the eyes of many The War boiled down to the competing interests of two parties. The Northern states called themselves “The Union†and the Southern states called themselves “The Confederacy.†The Union trumpeted that they were fighting to save the Union while The Confederacy announced that they were fighting for “States Rights.†However; there was a 3rd party who had a vested interest in this conflict; and who saw to the heart of the matter long before most White people in either The Union or The Confederacy. African-Americans who had long-been held as slaves for close to 250 years at that point; had been praying for eons for God to release us from our bondage. We looked for signs and kept the faith. So; when the conflict erupted in 1861 between what was primarily two sections of White folks; African-Americans saw and intuited God's hand in the conflict as the source of our eventual emancipation long before any significant group of White people could “see†it. Any careful study of slave testimonies and the writings and words of free Black people documented at the time shows the spiritual and divine hand of God in the messages of African-Americans who saw to the heart of the conflict. What does this have to do with Abraham Lincoln? Well; like many others; it took Lincoln years to evolve to the position that the emancipation of my ancestors was a purpose neither sought by White folks in the North or South in general at the outset of the conflict; but God's mightier Will was revealed in time to match what African-Americans had been saying for some time—that The Civil War was God's way of bringing about an end to slavery in America. This book; is; in large part; the evolution of Lincoln's religious life over the course of it. While the author is a partisan for religion; this book may be the best; most open-minded and fair assessment of Lincoln;s religious life to date. The book takes the reader through the spirit and mind of Lincoln over the course of his life; in an attempt to get at his faith. This is a mighty effort and one that is worth reading; leading Lincoln to ultimately come to the conclusion; as worded in his Second Inaugural; that God's purpose in The War was to bring an end to slavery. I salute Lincoln for eventually coming around to the position maintained by a great deal of African-Americans; who lived at the same time that he did. This a great book on an often disregarded aspect of Abraham Lincoln—his faith. It is well-worth the effort of giving it a good read. A great job; this!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Look at Lincoln's Complicate Faith StruggleBy PoliSciJunkieThis is a remarkable historical account and a page turner. Lincoln's faith was very complicated; and this does perhaps the best job of explaining how complicated. His dying words before he was murdered at the theater; the sometimes disturbing hostile words he used toward relations in his youth; and the Presbyterian pastors book of apologetics that served as the turning point on his faith journey. His conversion was by no means a road to Damascus moment. He became convinced on the reason of Christianity well before he could accept the actual theology; that he could be worthy of a loving and forgiving God's grace.Most of what is written about Lincoln and faith is loaded with one perspective or another; with some insisting his words clearly prove he was an atheist and others making the same case that he was an unmistakeable Christian. The author with impressive precision and research shows that both were true at different points in the beloved president's life. For anyone who wants to explore this aspect of Lincoln's life; this is the perfect source.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Balanced; Fair; and AuthenticBy Dustin J. AllmanI was thrilled with this book. I read it in 2-3 days. As a pastor; I like to creep away and read variety not necessarily entrenched in something theological or applicable. And I still got a little of both. This immediately struck me as intriguing. From what I've read studied about Lincoln; this seemed to be a fair; honest; balanced account of his faith journey. He left plenty on the table to let the reader decide much. What is clear; however; is that Lincoln was more than able to help lead a nation divided that reflected the yearnings; personal reflections insight of division within himself. It seemed he had cultivated a pathway to something more solid attainable by the time he worked his way into office. Yet still; we are not 100% clear where he stood in every aspect of an evangelical faith. And as the author clarified; that wasn't the book's intent. And I'm okay with that.I largely resonated with "not rejecting God completely" but "rejecting the faith of his own father". One thing I found needling it's way through towards the end that I've personally dealt with is the idea that maybe he "wasn't questioning God...but questioning his own undestanding of God". Which is something that anyone who believes in God; will face.I would urge anyone interested in Lincoln or American history to buy this. In the end; this book might appeal to Pastors; lay leaders; as well as skeptics.
