A Dangerous Cocktail: American Politics & Religion
Explore a gripping list of American books that delve into the dangerous mix of politics and religion. Uncover how faith and power intertwine in these thought-provoking reads.
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The Big God Network
by J.C. McGowan
"Baba Ed's wealthy Offworld cult seeks to interact with aliens through 'The Channel, ' hot technology sought by bionic Yakuza, AI hitmen, ruthless multinationals, wired Evangelicals with virtual churches, and the rapture-obsessed president of New America, who seeks to rewrite post-American history and take back Pacifica, heathen neighbor to the west. Franz Sampaio, host of the 'Transmigrations' world-religions Net show, must safeguard the Channel and protect Pacifica, even as uncanny events indicate possible extraterrestrial visitors. Set in near future California, Bali, Tokyo and cyberspace, 'The Big God Network' is a science-fiction adventure-comedy that is both a political satire and a spiritual journey."--Publisher's description
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State of Denial
by Bob Woodward
After two #1 "New York Times" bestsellers on the Bush administration's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Woodward's new book on the Bush White House again provides an unparalleled, intimate account of the present state of national security decision-making.
