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God Less America: Real Stories From the Front Lines of the Attack on Traditional Values
Pay attention, people of faith. Dark clouds are gathering. The winds of intolerance are blowing. There's a great storm approaching.
American Christians are facing uncertain times. Our nation's values are under assault. Religious liberty has been undermined. We live in a day when right is now wrong and wrong is now right. The vicious leftwing attack against the recent traditional marriage stance of Chick-fil-A should serve as a wakeup call to people of faith. It's not about a chicken sandwich. It's about religious liberty. It's about free speech. It's about the future of our nation.
As a reporter covering the culture war for FOX News, Todd Starnes is on the front lines of these attacks against traditional values. In "God Less America," he uses both recent news stories and compelling interviews with today's top conservative leaders to bring to light what is happening across our country. In his award-winning, satire-meets-serious writing style, he strikes an important blow in today's culture wars.
American Christians are facing uncertain times. Our nation's values are under assault. Religious liberty has been undermined. We live in a day when right is now wrong and wrong is now right. The vicious leftwing attack against the recent traditional marriage stance of Chick-fil-A should serve as a wakeup call to people of faith. It's not about a chicken sandwich. It's about religious liberty. It's about free speech. It's about the future of our nation.
As a reporter covering the culture war for FOX News, Todd Starnes is on the front lines of these attacks against traditional values. In "God Less America," he uses both recent news stories and compelling interviews with today's top conservative leaders to bring to light what is happening across our country. In his award-winning, satire-meets-serious writing style, he strikes an important blow in today's culture wars.
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June 6, 2014
This being the second Todd Starnes book I have read, or in this case listened to, I am becoming somewhat of a fan. He is funny but knowledgeable. His writing is simple and easy to read. He causes you to both think and feel.
Here we have a list of things no one would have believed could happen in America. The world has been turned upside down. The very things your parent taught you were right and noble are now seen as bigoted and hateful. To love God and you neighbor is now seen as racist, extreme, and even terrorism.
Like the phrase attributed to Saddam Hussein’s Democrat lawyer, Ramsey Clark, “One man’s terrorist is another man's freedom fighter”. The far left sees good as evil and visa versa. To have a choice to send you child to a school of your choosing is to hate teachers. To put a terrorist in prison is to be an Islamophobe. To say that an innocent baby should not be killed is to start a war on women. On and on it goes. Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" instructs the left to never have a conversation with their adversary because that humanizes them, their job is to demonize them, And demonize they have done.
We live in a New Amerika where an elderly lady is told she can not read her bible on public property; where a solder can die for the right to freedom of religion, but does not have freedom himself to display a bible; where a child can’t even read his Bible during free time at lunch. For years, many liberals have hated religion. They removed “God” from the Democrat platform. When they realized their mistake and decided to put Him back in, the crowd booed and hissed. For the last 40 years, they have passed laws to give us freedom “from” religion. After 9-11 they finally found a religion they can admire. Now they can call Christians - terrorist and Al-Qaeda - freedom fighters.
Now that I have come down off of my soap box, I would like to review Starnes book. Here, Starnes gives us a list of atrocities that have been performed in the name of tolerance. Seeing tolerance as the greatest virtue, the left tend to tolerate only those who agree with them. That is no tolerance at all. Tolerance says, even if I disagree with you, you have a right to believe what you do. The left says that tolerance is closing the mouths of those who disagree so that those who do agree with them do not get there feelings hurt. If you agree with same-sex marriage, you are tolerant. If you don't, you are a Homophobe. If you agree with abortion, you are for women. If not, you have waged a war on women. If you believe that Government should be in control of medical care, you have compassion for the poor. If not, you are a racist. Somehow, spending other people’s money, as opposed to spending your own on the poor, makes a person feel more compassionate. They have taken Alinsky's advice and demonized their opponents. Why can we not have a little civility? Everyone has the right to live peaceable, no matter what race or religion. America stands for freedom! Let us not give that freedom away to the “Thought Police”.
I can say that this book was top notch. It will both, break you heart and give you pride for our country. Your heart will be broken for the assault on the average American who has had their constitutional rights taken away, but you will be proud that the story doesn't end there. People are standing up to the bullying and calling for common sense, which is very uncommon today.
The narration was great. With the mix of good narration and a well written book, I did not feel I was listening to the written word, it was more like listening to a conversation.
I loved this book and highly recommend it to everyone.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this book courtesy of the Christian Audio review program at http://christianaudio.com and received the audio book, free of charge, from ChristianAudio.com in exchange for an honest review.
Here we have a list of things no one would have believed could happen in America. The world has been turned upside down. The very things your parent taught you were right and noble are now seen as bigoted and hateful. To love God and you neighbor is now seen as racist, extreme, and even terrorism.
Like the phrase attributed to Saddam Hussein’s Democrat lawyer, Ramsey Clark, “One man’s terrorist is another man's freedom fighter”. The far left sees good as evil and visa versa. To have a choice to send you child to a school of your choosing is to hate teachers. To put a terrorist in prison is to be an Islamophobe. To say that an innocent baby should not be killed is to start a war on women. On and on it goes. Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" instructs the left to never have a conversation with their adversary because that humanizes them, their job is to demonize them, And demonize they have done.
We live in a New Amerika where an elderly lady is told she can not read her bible on public property; where a solder can die for the right to freedom of religion, but does not have freedom himself to display a bible; where a child can’t even read his Bible during free time at lunch. For years, many liberals have hated religion. They removed “God” from the Democrat platform. When they realized their mistake and decided to put Him back in, the crowd booed and hissed. For the last 40 years, they have passed laws to give us freedom “from” religion. After 9-11 they finally found a religion they can admire. Now they can call Christians - terrorist and Al-Qaeda - freedom fighters.
Now that I have come down off of my soap box, I would like to review Starnes book. Here, Starnes gives us a list of atrocities that have been performed in the name of tolerance. Seeing tolerance as the greatest virtue, the left tend to tolerate only those who agree with them. That is no tolerance at all. Tolerance says, even if I disagree with you, you have a right to believe what you do. The left says that tolerance is closing the mouths of those who disagree so that those who do agree with them do not get there feelings hurt. If you agree with same-sex marriage, you are tolerant. If you don't, you are a Homophobe. If you agree with abortion, you are for women. If not, you have waged a war on women. If you believe that Government should be in control of medical care, you have compassion for the poor. If not, you are a racist. Somehow, spending other people’s money, as opposed to spending your own on the poor, makes a person feel more compassionate. They have taken Alinsky's advice and demonized their opponents. Why can we not have a little civility? Everyone has the right to live peaceable, no matter what race or religion. America stands for freedom! Let us not give that freedom away to the “Thought Police”.
I can say that this book was top notch. It will both, break you heart and give you pride for our country. Your heart will be broken for the assault on the average American who has had their constitutional rights taken away, but you will be proud that the story doesn't end there. People are standing up to the bullying and calling for common sense, which is very uncommon today.
The narration was great. With the mix of good narration and a well written book, I did not feel I was listening to the written word, it was more like listening to a conversation.
I loved this book and highly recommend it to everyone.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this book courtesy of the Christian Audio review program at http://christianaudio.com and received the audio book, free of charge, from ChristianAudio.com in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2014
I had trouble finding his book on Goodreads, possibly because Goodreads has the title spelled wrong, (it's America not American), but perhaps also because it should never have been published. This book is pathetic. It's difficult to believe that anyone could see and write with so much deliberate tunnel vision. The author adamantly refuses to check both sides of the story and write from an honest, ethical perspective. This is his third book so by now one would think he would have learned something about writing.
The author never defines what he means by "traditional values," but it's clear that they include discrimination against homosexuals and people of other religious beliefs, that is other than his religion. Presumably the "traditional values" that Starnes is trying to defend may also include slavery and genocide against Native Americans. He's certainly not supporting equal rights for all people.
By "America" of course Starnes mean the United States, not all of America. By "Godless" he also predictably means that the primary evidence of this "Godlessness" is of course, people who have a different sexual orientation than the majority of the population, and act on that orientation, instead of pretending that they are someone else.
I am a Christian but not a conservative. Most conservative positions violate Christian teaching and contradict the teachings and example Jesus provided when he was on Earth. So I don't identify with Starnes and those like him who write and speak with condemnation instead of compassion. Starnes also uses the absence of prayers that represent a narrow interpretation of only one religion, in public schools, as further evidence of "Godlessness."
I'm inclined to agree that the US is a "Godless" country. However Starnes does not mention the most obvious evidence of that Godlessness, which is the hundreds of billions of dollars that we spend each year just to threaten and kill any enemies, or would-be enemies of the US. Starnes does not mention the US attacking Iraq, killing hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, wrecking that country's economy and ours in the process, destroying or damaging millions of US and Iraq families, as well as nurturing terrorists organizations, as evidence of the Godlessness of our nation. Why doesn't he mention that?
Starnes also overlooks the efforts of conservative news organizations like Fox News who deliberately distort information to promote a certain ideology. But then Starnes is employed by Fox News. He also doesn't mention our lack of hospitality toward immigrants, our disdain for the environment that God ordered us to be good stewards of, our disregard for the poor, homeless, unemployed, and other suffering peoples.
This may very well be the most distorted, manipulative, and poorly written book I've ever read. It's unethical and completely lacks integrity. It shows no respect for potential readers in asking or expecting them to waste time on this Godless rubbish. To his credit Starnes does make several attempts at humor in the book. Unfortunately all of those attempts fail. Certainly some of the blame must go to the publishing company in their failure to aggressively edit or reject this manuscript. I'm completely against censorship in publishing, but if we see much of this nonsense the calls for censorship will get louder and louder. In it's disregard for other peoples, religions, and equal rights for all, this book deserves an NC-17 rating. It's morally corrupt.
The author never defines what he means by "traditional values," but it's clear that they include discrimination against homosexuals and people of other religious beliefs, that is other than his religion. Presumably the "traditional values" that Starnes is trying to defend may also include slavery and genocide against Native Americans. He's certainly not supporting equal rights for all people.
By "America" of course Starnes mean the United States, not all of America. By "Godless" he also predictably means that the primary evidence of this "Godlessness" is of course, people who have a different sexual orientation than the majority of the population, and act on that orientation, instead of pretending that they are someone else.
I am a Christian but not a conservative. Most conservative positions violate Christian teaching and contradict the teachings and example Jesus provided when he was on Earth. So I don't identify with Starnes and those like him who write and speak with condemnation instead of compassion. Starnes also uses the absence of prayers that represent a narrow interpretation of only one religion, in public schools, as further evidence of "Godlessness."
I'm inclined to agree that the US is a "Godless" country. However Starnes does not mention the most obvious evidence of that Godlessness, which is the hundreds of billions of dollars that we spend each year just to threaten and kill any enemies, or would-be enemies of the US. Starnes does not mention the US attacking Iraq, killing hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, wrecking that country's economy and ours in the process, destroying or damaging millions of US and Iraq families, as well as nurturing terrorists organizations, as evidence of the Godlessness of our nation. Why doesn't he mention that?
Starnes also overlooks the efforts of conservative news organizations like Fox News who deliberately distort information to promote a certain ideology. But then Starnes is employed by Fox News. He also doesn't mention our lack of hospitality toward immigrants, our disdain for the environment that God ordered us to be good stewards of, our disregard for the poor, homeless, unemployed, and other suffering peoples.
This may very well be the most distorted, manipulative, and poorly written book I've ever read. It's unethical and completely lacks integrity. It shows no respect for potential readers in asking or expecting them to waste time on this Godless rubbish. To his credit Starnes does make several attempts at humor in the book. Unfortunately all of those attempts fail. Certainly some of the blame must go to the publishing company in their failure to aggressively edit or reject this manuscript. I'm completely against censorship in publishing, but if we see much of this nonsense the calls for censorship will get louder and louder. In it's disregard for other peoples, religions, and equal rights for all, this book deserves an NC-17 rating. It's morally corrupt.
May 29, 2014
Another embarrassment. Demagoguery 101. Culture War clichetopia. A rehash of multiple rehashes of 1970s era Moral Majority/Christian Coalition doom and gloom predictions about how Christians are now a persecuted minority in America.
What does Mr. Starnes consider as evidence of "the war on Christianity"? Well, things like, you know, the Democratic Convention booed God that one time. And the Duck Dynasty guy had that trouble after he made those gay marriage remarks. Starnes predicts that there will be an active persecution coming soon. Rick Warren even told him that religious liberty is going to be the most important civil rights issue of our generation. Also, there was a bureaucrat this other time who, well, told a poor widow living in government funded housing that she couldn't talk about the Bible. Also Chick-fil-A. Also President Obama was rude to Pastor Louie Giglio. Also homosexual activists, liberal media, etc., etc.
Traditional conservatives wouldn't give Mr. Starnes a second thought, other than to wonder why anyone would listen to him at all. It is extreme rhetoric like that of Mr. Starnes's that diminishes real political discourse.
"The vanity, restlessness, petulance, and spirit of intrigue of several petty cabals, who attempt to hide their total want of consequence in bustle and noise, and puffing, and mutual quotation of each other, makes you imagine that our contemptuous neglect of their abilities is a mark of general acquiescence in their opinions. No such thing, I assure you ... Pray do not imagine that, after all, they are other than the little shrivelled, meagre, hopping, though loud and troublesome insects of the hour."
- Edmund Burke, 1790
What does Mr. Starnes consider as evidence of "the war on Christianity"? Well, things like, you know, the Democratic Convention booed God that one time. And the Duck Dynasty guy had that trouble after he made those gay marriage remarks. Starnes predicts that there will be an active persecution coming soon. Rick Warren even told him that religious liberty is going to be the most important civil rights issue of our generation. Also, there was a bureaucrat this other time who, well, told a poor widow living in government funded housing that she couldn't talk about the Bible. Also Chick-fil-A. Also President Obama was rude to Pastor Louie Giglio. Also homosexual activists, liberal media, etc., etc.
Traditional conservatives wouldn't give Mr. Starnes a second thought, other than to wonder why anyone would listen to him at all. It is extreme rhetoric like that of Mr. Starnes's that diminishes real political discourse.
"The vanity, restlessness, petulance, and spirit of intrigue of several petty cabals, who attempt to hide their total want of consequence in bustle and noise, and puffing, and mutual quotation of each other, makes you imagine that our contemptuous neglect of their abilities is a mark of general acquiescence in their opinions. No such thing, I assure you ... Pray do not imagine that, after all, they are other than the little shrivelled, meagre, hopping, though loud and troublesome insects of the hour."
- Edmund Burke, 1790
April 16, 2015
What you’d expect of a professional journalist. Well-researched and written, in fact I think I heard some of these essays on Starnes’ nationally broadcast commentary. His style is easy to read; it communicates both his sincerity and dismay. But this is an odd book, mixing down-home reminisces with political satire, commentary and a call-to-arms, plus several chapters of fictional speculation. Might make better sense split into two or three different books.
Starnes expertly shares his concern over the downward drift of American cultural and the curtailment of traditional values and institutions, however there was so much that it seemed like so much piling on. The tenth or twentieth iteration of a particular concern does not make it any more real to the reader. Three or four instances sufficed to establish this is a trend, not isolated instances.
I don’t disagree with his interpretation, but his tone is defensive and defeatist. America’s short stint as a “hyperpower” may be behind us, but that’s not necessarily bad. We are becoming a mixed, pluralistic society. We need to deal with it.
America is down, but not out. We may pull the world’s fat out of the fire yet again.
Starnes expertly shares his concern over the downward drift of American cultural and the curtailment of traditional values and institutions, however there was so much that it seemed like so much piling on. The tenth or twentieth iteration of a particular concern does not make it any more real to the reader. Three or four instances sufficed to establish this is a trend, not isolated instances.
I don’t disagree with his interpretation, but his tone is defensive and defeatist. America’s short stint as a “hyperpower” may be behind us, but that’s not necessarily bad. We are becoming a mixed, pluralistic society. We need to deal with it.
America is down, but not out. We may pull the world’s fat out of the fire yet again.
October 12, 2014
Homophobic, transphobic bullshit
June 4, 2014
I often hear, and enjoy, radio commentaries by Todd Starnes. So when I learned that he had a book out, and that he wanted bloggers to read and review it, I was happy to comply. God Less America: Real Stories From the Front Lines of the Attack on Traditional Values is his book.
The book is largely news reports on various outrages in our nation today. I was able to read a succinct version, for the first time, of the sad tale of Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran because of his Christianity. I read about an NFL player who sacked Christian player Tim Tebow during a game, and then "Tebowed" him -- pretended to pray in celebration on bended knee. Always the thought is there: apparently making fun of Christians is fine. But would it be acceptable to openly mock a Muslim player, for instance? There was also a troubling chapter on the US military and its growing insistence on gay rights. Christian military chaplains are apparently being told that they cannot pray in the name of Jesus or quote scripture. Ummm ... I'm wondering what they can do, then? And in several instances, members were chastised for even voicing opposition to gay marriage. One military member made the observations that, in the military at least, Christians and gays appear to have changed places: gays are out of the closet, while Christians are being forced into it.
Much of the "God Less" trend appears to be led by President Obama, and numerous examples are given: for instance, for their first Christmas at the White House, the Obamas apparently told their social secretary that they wanted to plan a "non-religious Christmas." Starnes goes on to elaborate on specifics -- Obama has released multiple statements recognizing the observance of various Muslim holidays, but often either fails to mention Christian holidays at all (example: Easter 2011), or redefines Christian holidays in non-religious ways: "Service to others -- that's what this season is all about. For my family and millions of Americans, that's what Christmas is all about." O-kay then.
These chapters inevitably raised my blood pressure, so it's nice that they were interspersed with humorous, fictional chapters. Starnes really shines at humor writing. I was cracking up as he described a modern church, with its "King of the Juice" drink bar serving "Laodicea Lattes" -- neither too hot nor too cold, natch ... He also quips that perhaps a Nativity scene should have been set up in front of our embassy at Benghazi, as help (or at least some type of attention) might have arrived sooner ...
At times the book gets a bit laundry list-ish, with its seemingly neverending anecdotes about the war against Christianity in our culture today. And while I get that Starnes is a good 'ol Southern boy, I did tire after a while of all the mentions of sweet tea, buttered biscuits, and "bless your heart." Nevertheless, a good read overall and a call out of complacency. It really needs 3 1/2 stars. It's amazing how far our nation has slid, morally, just in my lifetime.
The book is largely news reports on various outrages in our nation today. I was able to read a succinct version, for the first time, of the sad tale of Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran because of his Christianity. I read about an NFL player who sacked Christian player Tim Tebow during a game, and then "Tebowed" him -- pretended to pray in celebration on bended knee. Always the thought is there: apparently making fun of Christians is fine. But would it be acceptable to openly mock a Muslim player, for instance? There was also a troubling chapter on the US military and its growing insistence on gay rights. Christian military chaplains are apparently being told that they cannot pray in the name of Jesus or quote scripture. Ummm ... I'm wondering what they can do, then? And in several instances, members were chastised for even voicing opposition to gay marriage. One military member made the observations that, in the military at least, Christians and gays appear to have changed places: gays are out of the closet, while Christians are being forced into it.
Much of the "God Less" trend appears to be led by President Obama, and numerous examples are given: for instance, for their first Christmas at the White House, the Obamas apparently told their social secretary that they wanted to plan a "non-religious Christmas." Starnes goes on to elaborate on specifics -- Obama has released multiple statements recognizing the observance of various Muslim holidays, but often either fails to mention Christian holidays at all (example: Easter 2011), or redefines Christian holidays in non-religious ways: "Service to others -- that's what this season is all about. For my family and millions of Americans, that's what Christmas is all about." O-kay then.
These chapters inevitably raised my blood pressure, so it's nice that they were interspersed with humorous, fictional chapters. Starnes really shines at humor writing. I was cracking up as he described a modern church, with its "King of the Juice" drink bar serving "Laodicea Lattes" -- neither too hot nor too cold, natch ... He also quips that perhaps a Nativity scene should have been set up in front of our embassy at Benghazi, as help (or at least some type of attention) might have arrived sooner ...
At times the book gets a bit laundry list-ish, with its seemingly neverending anecdotes about the war against Christianity in our culture today. And while I get that Starnes is a good 'ol Southern boy, I did tire after a while of all the mentions of sweet tea, buttered biscuits, and "bless your heart." Nevertheless, a good read overall and a call out of complacency. It really needs 3 1/2 stars. It's amazing how far our nation has slid, morally, just in my lifetime.
May 6, 2014
In God Less America: Real Stories on the Attack on Traditional Values, Fox News reporter and commentator, Todd Starnes chronicles the myriad of ways Americans’ constitutional freedoms of speech and religion are consistently under assault. Starnes effectively documents case after case in which people are being persecuted for what they believe and publicly express. Once foundational to our republic, our liberty is now being eroded. Anything deemed politically incorrect is being pushed out of the public square, the government, the armed forces, and the schools. With home-style humor, Starnes illustrates and explains that Americans are in danger of losing the culture war and what we can do about it.
God Less America is a disturbing but necessary read for all Americans who care about this country. Starnes shows us how pervasive the loss of freedom is in a country that was founded on it. He uses his investigative skills as well as a bit of southern-fried humor to make his case. Starnes’ effort in God Less America should be both applauded and heeded so that we may be aware of the true state of the country we love.
I was given a free copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
God Less America is a disturbing but necessary read for all Americans who care about this country. Starnes shows us how pervasive the loss of freedom is in a country that was founded on it. He uses his investigative skills as well as a bit of southern-fried humor to make his case. Starnes’ effort in God Less America should be both applauded and heeded so that we may be aware of the true state of the country we love.
I was given a free copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
April 28, 2015
I'm currently reading this with my husband, and we've just finished chapter 5. My husband and I were scratching our heads at this chapter, that details a ridiculous plan by Obama's administration to create a new Obama lead religion. Turns out it's all in Starne's imagination.
If I wasn't reading this with my husband, I think I'd consign it to my unfinished shelf. Sure, some of the issues he's reported on concern me, but I happen to disagree with him on others. And I don't appreciate a fictional chapter, in the midst of factual chapters, without a clear disclaimer. It makes me feel like I can't trust the author.
I don't know, perhaps you need to be an American to appreciate Todd Starnes and his book. It's a whole different world.
My husband and I have just finished this, and I must admit it was quite an eye opener. I still don't appreciate the fictional chapters, and I find much of the culture in this book more foreign than I had expected. All I can say is I'm glad I don't live in America and I pray we in Australia don't follow in their footsteps.
If I wasn't reading this with my husband, I think I'd consign it to my unfinished shelf. Sure, some of the issues he's reported on concern me, but I happen to disagree with him on others. And I don't appreciate a fictional chapter, in the midst of factual chapters, without a clear disclaimer. It makes me feel like I can't trust the author.
I don't know, perhaps you need to be an American to appreciate Todd Starnes and his book. It's a whole different world.
My husband and I have just finished this, and I must admit it was quite an eye opener. I still don't appreciate the fictional chapters, and I find much of the culture in this book more foreign than I had expected. All I can say is I'm glad I don't live in America and I pray we in Australia don't follow in their footsteps.
December 29, 2014
You will get out of this book what you are looking for. If you are looking to be offended you will but if you are looking for someone who satirically offers you the reality of our country you will find that. I agree with his point on there is no safe place for people's personal opinions anymore unless you agree with one side. I support Christianity and it's hard to see it under attack through his stories. I also support religious freedom for all religions and not just Christianity (his chapter on Islam is too harsh). People call for "tolerance" but this book shows us that in the effort to gain "tolerance" we are becoming a more "intolerant" country by the day.
October 7, 2016
Well written, researched and thought provoking.
May 24, 2014
God Less America: Real Stories From the Front Lines of the Attack on Traditional Values by Todd Starnes starts off with a serious but yet humorous introduction telling about the “war of religious liberty”.
The first chapter, “The War on Christianity” seems scary to me when people are being punished for holding harmless Bible studies, saying the name Jesus, or saying Amen. It’s really making me wonder what America will be like for my children and grandchildren in the future. Especially when Jesus or the Bible are now starting to be thought as threatening.
It amazes me how people’s rights and freedoms are being taking away right here in America. Is it not going to be considered the Land of the Free in the future?
Chapter Four tells the heartbreaking story of Christian Saud Abedini, who has been left in prison in Iran. The reason he’s in prison? Just for being a Christian. And our government refuses to talk about it or has not attempted to have him released.
Chapters Three, Ten and Twelve were about the controversies surrounding Chick Fil A, Phil Robertson, and Tim Tebow.
Chapter Eight focuses on Gay Rights vs Religious Rights, which I did find long and exhausting to read.
Chapter Eleven discusses interspecies marriage. I found it to be quite silly. Is this really even a political issue to pass laws for humans to be able to marry their pets?
Some of the areas of the book were silly and seemed so absurd that I did not know how serious the author was being about the content or what stories he told were true or which ones were not true. I thought several of the chapters were pointless and I am not sure why they were included in this book. To me, these chapters should have been omitted entirely.
The author wrote many instances where Christians were being bullied and made fun of for being Christian. He admits that he is a Southern Baptist but often pokes fun of the Southern Baptists. It might have been humorous to read in another book but in this book it just did not seem appropriate to me.
My overall thoughts is that I thought the book was thought provoking at times. Other times, I found myself angry with what is happening in America. I was, also, confused with the author, wondering what point he was trying to make. I did find some hilarious moments but sometimes those moments that were supposed to be funny I thought to be sort of offensive or inappropriate to the subject matter.
I do think that 75% of the book is worth reading. If you are a Christian and concerned with what is going on in American and you are concerned about your rights, then I think you should give it a try.
3 ½ stars.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Charisma House publishers in exchange for my honest review which was given.
The first chapter, “The War on Christianity” seems scary to me when people are being punished for holding harmless Bible studies, saying the name Jesus, or saying Amen. It’s really making me wonder what America will be like for my children and grandchildren in the future. Especially when Jesus or the Bible are now starting to be thought as threatening.
It amazes me how people’s rights and freedoms are being taking away right here in America. Is it not going to be considered the Land of the Free in the future?
Chapter Four tells the heartbreaking story of Christian Saud Abedini, who has been left in prison in Iran. The reason he’s in prison? Just for being a Christian. And our government refuses to talk about it or has not attempted to have him released.
Chapters Three, Ten and Twelve were about the controversies surrounding Chick Fil A, Phil Robertson, and Tim Tebow.
Chapter Eight focuses on Gay Rights vs Religious Rights, which I did find long and exhausting to read.
Chapter Eleven discusses interspecies marriage. I found it to be quite silly. Is this really even a political issue to pass laws for humans to be able to marry their pets?
Some of the areas of the book were silly and seemed so absurd that I did not know how serious the author was being about the content or what stories he told were true or which ones were not true. I thought several of the chapters were pointless and I am not sure why they were included in this book. To me, these chapters should have been omitted entirely.
The author wrote many instances where Christians were being bullied and made fun of for being Christian. He admits that he is a Southern Baptist but often pokes fun of the Southern Baptists. It might have been humorous to read in another book but in this book it just did not seem appropriate to me.
My overall thoughts is that I thought the book was thought provoking at times. Other times, I found myself angry with what is happening in America. I was, also, confused with the author, wondering what point he was trying to make. I did find some hilarious moments but sometimes those moments that were supposed to be funny I thought to be sort of offensive or inappropriate to the subject matter.
I do think that 75% of the book is worth reading. If you are a Christian and concerned with what is going on in American and you are concerned about your rights, then I think you should give it a try.
3 ½ stars.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Charisma House publishers in exchange for my honest review which was given.
January 27, 2015
Paul Revere warned the colonists that "The British are coming!" Now Todd Starnes, reporter of Fox News, has sounded a warning for America. He expressed this warning in this book with several examples that are happening every single day of our lives in our state and the states touching ours, and also in the cities we commute in every day.
From public schools to the military and even our churches God is being seen as unnecessary and has appeared to become dangerous to our society. Todd uses examples like Duck Dynasty and Chick-Fil-A to show you examples of where our country is today which is an incredibly sad state to be in knowing it is what our founding fathers built this country on and it is now being stripped away. It can only mean things getting worse from hear unless we take a stand and "Raise Our Ebenezer."
This book is incredibly sad for the material that is in it however Todd Starnes does an outstanding job telling this story. He includes morals, humor, scripture, and also talks about good ole fashioned down home living. I would recommend this book to anybody who takes any interest at all in America and where we've been and where we're headed.
From public schools to the military and even our churches God is being seen as unnecessary and has appeared to become dangerous to our society. Todd uses examples like Duck Dynasty and Chick-Fil-A to show you examples of where our country is today which is an incredibly sad state to be in knowing it is what our founding fathers built this country on and it is now being stripped away. It can only mean things getting worse from hear unless we take a stand and "Raise Our Ebenezer."
This book is incredibly sad for the material that is in it however Todd Starnes does an outstanding job telling this story. He includes morals, humor, scripture, and also talks about good ole fashioned down home living. I would recommend this book to anybody who takes any interest at all in America and where we've been and where we're headed.
January 7, 2015
Todd Starnes chronicles numerous examples of how our First Amendment rights are slowly and insidiously being eroded by political correctness, atheists, and completely uninformed and misinformed government bureaucrats. Christianity is being assaulted on all fronts: schools, military, VA hospitals, our cities and towns, and the list goes on. But the book is not all negative. Starnes also gives examples of Christians pushing back against these assaults: Chick Fil A, Hobby Lobby, and other examples around the country, and winning. Starnes solution is to not allow these bullies to win. We need to stand strong and fight back in order to take back our country.
September 2, 2015
Not much love and cheek turning here. Multiple references to butter. In a nut shell, the religious should be allowed to discriminate against gay people. "Marriage" is between a man and a woman (confusingly not in the bible, where plural marriage and incest are popular). I have no doubt that some stories are true - there are jerks and jobsworths everywhere. But, taking "chick fil a" as and example the recounting here is partial and dishonest.
Change "gay" for "black" or "Jew" and many sentiments could have been written 50 years ago. Meat good, tofu bad.
The bible says one must not cut the corners of your beard. The author has no beard. How does he know he can ignore this?
Change "gay" for "black" or "Jew" and many sentiments could have been written 50 years ago. Meat good, tofu bad.
The bible says one must not cut the corners of your beard. The author has no beard. How does he know he can ignore this?
November 29, 2014
This was such a fabulous book!! To be honest when I initially flipped trough the book I thought it was going to be a prejudicial and biased rant of the author.
I am really glad I was wrong!! The information is not only related in basic terminolgy( NOONE can misunderstand what's written here) but is also backed up with wonderful citations and legitimate sources.
The book relates true stories of incidents across America that concern our very basic tights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness though freedom of speech and religion.
A fantastic book that I recommend to everyone!
I am really glad I was wrong!! The information is not only related in basic terminolgy( NOONE can misunderstand what's written here) but is also backed up with wonderful citations and legitimate sources.
The book relates true stories of incidents across America that concern our very basic tights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness though freedom of speech and religion.
A fantastic book that I recommend to everyone!
August 8, 2015
A down home and witty read with an easy rhythm, yet concise with documented facts of actual persecutions against Christians here in the home land. It is alarming for any reader who knows anything of the ACTUAL HISTORICAL founding of our nation and the history of Christianity. Not just the main stream history of the Catholic church or the Reformation but of the Christians who did not fit into those two polished histories of Catholics and Protestants. A must read for any cerebral minister, pastor, or Christian. Read it in a few days after college and work.
April 18, 2015
Probably closer to 3.5 stars,Todd Starnes' book was easy to read and interesting, but mixing satire with truth hurt the case the book tried to make, at least for this reader. The satirical parts were fun to read and humorous, but felt myself desiring more of a serious, fully documented throughout, commentary on how the United States is changing, and what Christians are doing to be able to hold our own beliefs in the face of so called "political correctness." Documentation was there, but some chapters simply mused about things that may have, or could, happen.
June 18, 2014
RATING 3.5
Excellent reporting of various civil rights and religious freedom cases across the country tied to a broader perspective. Could've done without some of the humorous interludes and other escapes that didn't quite fit in the flow of the book.
There is certainly a lot going on in the world that doesn't make the headlines. It's puzzling, sad, and informative.
Excellent reporting of various civil rights and religious freedom cases across the country tied to a broader perspective. Could've done without some of the humorous interludes and other escapes that didn't quite fit in the flow of the book.
There is certainly a lot going on in the world that doesn't make the headlines. It's puzzling, sad, and informative.
September 30, 2014
In his typical humorist fashion, Todd examines the war on Christianity (and freedom in general) being waged in America, the land of the free and home of the brave, ironically. A great read filled with insights into what our future has in store for us and succeeding generations. A must-read for all believers.
July 22, 2015
Certainly a wake up call who believe in God and have concern for direction is headed. Our country is worth.fighting for! We need to.pay attention to the candidates we vote in
God save us and protect Our democracy! We watched the world suffer under a dictatorship in world war II and it's happening to us now as we throw Christ out of the center of our lives.
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God save us and protect Our democracy! We watched the world suffer under a dictatorship in world war II and it's happening to us now as we throw Christ out of the center of our lives.
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May 10, 2015
Great read!
Mr. Starnes delivers real stories from across America that should be an eye opener for any Christian or non believer. We often think that these things aren't really happening but they are. Thank you for this book sir!
Mr. Starnes delivers real stories from across America that should be an eye opener for any Christian or non believer. We often think that these things aren't really happening but they are. Thank you for this book sir!
August 25, 2015
If I could rate this book at 10 stars, I would! This is the best book that I have read so far this year. This book tells of the severe problems going on in America right now. This is a wake up call people. I highly recommend this book.
July 26, 2016
As I'm sure we all know, the homosexuals are a plot to reduce the population growth for the reptilian illuminati; it would be logical that a fleshy humanoid such as the Todd Starnes should resent their existence and champion the purveyor of avian sandwich products humans call the Chikfillay.
October 4, 2016
Very scary - this book shows how intolerant our country has become to Christians and to anything remotely religious. It is truly tragic for a country that was founded by those fleeing religious persecution and with religious liberty as, perhaps, the overriding founding principle.
June 2, 2017
Enlightening
WOW. I never realized just how far our government would go to silence the Christians. Thank God we have someone in the press who will bring these facts to light and someone now in the White House who will make America great again.
WOW. I never realized just how far our government would go to silence the Christians. Thank God we have someone in the press who will bring these facts to light and someone now in the White House who will make America great again.
June 1, 2014
This book was written in a style that's easy to read, however, the information is important for every American to read and heed.
September 5, 2014
A must-read for every Christian!
October 26, 2014
This should be a must read for those who are concerned with the direction our country is heading.
January 4, 2016
Well done book. Faith based insight into how much Christians are persecuted in this country do to "political correctness" along with a bit of sarcasm.
February 16, 2017
The song, 'This Little Light of Mine' kept playing in my head while reading this book. The stories in it are unfair, unbelievable and upsetting.
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