Beware of Talking Snakes: Religion's Failure to Achieve World Peace

by Carlton W. Laird

Choose any organization – whether it is an association, fraternity, club or even a group of friends, there is always a power structure that governs the organization’s members. It may be as formal as an elected board of officers, or as informal as a natural "pecking order," but either way, a power structure is a necessary element to any group if it is to survive and grow. Religion is no different; it too contains a power structure that has allowed it to survive, grow, and in some cases, dominate. In his new work "Beware of Talking Snakes: Religion’s Failure to Achieve World Peace," author Carlton W. Laird discusses this rarely-discussed element of religion. He maintains that not only has religion failed to achieve the peace it claims to advocate, but in many cases has been the violent catalyst behind the violence throughout history. The power structure found in religion has actually served to oppress many aspects of mankind, and only through objective education can this change. Carlton Laird has created a work that takes a fresh look at a cultural facet that has been a societal cornerstone for thousands of years. "Beware of Talking Snakes: Religion’s Failure to Achieve World Peace" is a groundbreaking and fearless work that encourages all readers to educate themselves on the world around them and think independently before following the agenda of any organized power structure.

257 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2004