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A Crisis in America: An Urgent Message to My Fellow Americans
A Crisis in America An Urgent Message to My Fellow Americans Author:Stephen Paine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Author Sounds Alarm on Religious Influence in American Political Life What Americans don't know about the involvement of religious fundamentalists inside the U.S. can hurt them, according to a new book from Outskirts Press author Stephen Paine. January 28, Denver, CO and Delaware - The newest must-read for anyone c... more »oncerned about the power of religious fundamentalism to affect all aspects of American life is A Crisis in America: An Urgent Message to My Fellow Americans, by Outskirts Press author Stephen Paine. In this wide-ranging work, Stephen Paine exposes the forces at work--stemming from the machinations of religious extremists from each major monotheistic religion--that threaten the survival of democracy, peace and stability in the U.S. and indeed around the globe. In powerful, forceful prose, Paine--who is also the founder of the AwarenessForHumanity.com Web community--shows how the beginning of religious fundamentalism in this country extends all the way to the republic's founding--and how it's never been more of a threat than it is right now. The book is a frightening glimpse into the ways in which religious actors have injected their belief systems into every level of the political system and social environment, a fact that threatens the continued existence of the Constitution. Part manifesto, part history lesson, A Crisis in America casts a harsh eye on the religious maneuvering of the current Bush administration and efforts to apply Christian-based principles to government, disparaging everything from The 700 Club to the ACLU. But Paine's strongest criticism is leveled on those who would turn a blind eye to the dangers posed by Islamic fundamentalism, the greatest threat to man's continued survival. Paine details the gathering storm of the unchecked infiltration of Muslim extremists while examining what strict adherents are really commanded to do in accordance with their radical belief system. With an eye toward the great patriot and his ideological predecessor Thomas Paine, whose writings inform themes and are provided throughout A Crisis in America, Stephen Paine urges citizens to fight for their freedoms by preventing extremists from being elected to government positions. The key, Paine says, is to remain ever watchful of emerging leaders and to be unafraid to speak up when the moment of action arises. "We must all be vigilant," states Paine. "This is the responsibility of a free people."« less