The undertow : scenes from a slow civil war / Jeff Sharlet.
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TextPublication details: New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Co., [2023]Edition: 1st edDescription: xii, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 9781324006497Subject(s): Right and left (Political science) | Religion and politics -- United States -- History -- 21st century | Polarization (Social sciences) -- United States -- Religious aspects | United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century | United States -- Religion -- 1960-DDC classification: 322/.1/097309051 LOC classification: BL2525 | .S532 2023Summary: "[The author] explores the powerful currents beneath the roiled waters of a nation coming apart. Across the country, men "of God" glorify materialism, a gluttony of the soul, while citing Scripture and preparing for civil war--a firestorm they long for as an absolution and exaltation. Lies, greed, and glorification of war boom through microphones at hipster megachurches that once upon a time might have preached peace and understanding. Political rallies are as aflame with need and giddy expectation as religious revivals. Framing this dangerous vision, [the author] remembers and celebrates the courage of those who sing a different song of community, and of an America long dreamt of and yet to be fully born, dedicated to justice and freedom for all"--Provided by publisher.
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"[The author] explores the powerful currents beneath the roiled waters of a nation coming apart. Across the country, men "of God" glorify materialism, a gluttony of the soul, while citing Scripture and preparing for civil war--a firestorm they long for as an absolution and exaltation. Lies, greed, and glorification of war boom through microphones at hipster megachurches that once upon a time might have preached peace and understanding. Political rallies are as aflame with need and giddy expectation as religious revivals. Framing this dangerous vision, [the author] remembers and celebrates the courage of those who sing a different song of community, and of an America long dreamt of and yet to be fully born, dedicated to justice and freedom for all"--Provided by publisher.
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