The undertow, scenes from a slow civil war, Jeff Sharlet
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The undertow, scenes from a slow civil war, Jeff Sharlet
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
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Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The undertow
Responsibility statement
Jeff Sharlet
Sub title
scenes from a slow civil war
Summary
One of America's finest reporters and essayists 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, Sharlet 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
Target audience
adult
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Subject
- Religion and politics -- United States -- History -- 21st century
- Polarization (Social sciences) -- United States -- Religious aspects
- Right and left (Political science) -- United States -- History -- 21st century
- United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century
- United States -- Religion -- 1960-
Content
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- Religion and politics -- United States -- History -- 21st century
- Polarization (Social sciences) -- United States -- Religious aspects
- Right and left (Political science) -- United States -- History -- 21st century
- United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century
- United States -- Religion -- 1960-
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- Author1