Attack of the Theocrats!

How the Religious Right Harms Us All - and What We Can Do About It

De: Sean Faircloth

Narrado por: Sean Faircloth, Richard Dawkins

At no time in history has the United States had such a high percentage of theocratic members of Congress - those who expressly endorse religious bias in law. Just as ominously, especially for those who share the values and views of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, at no other time have religious fundamentalists effectively had veto power over one of the country's two major political parties. As Sean Faircloth argues in this deeply sobering yet highly engaging book, this has led to the crumbling of the country's most cherished founding principle - the wall of separation between church and state.

While much of the public debate in the United States over church-state issues has focused on the construction of nativity scenes in town squares and the addition of "under God" to the Pledge, Faircloth, a former politician and current executive director of the Secular Coalition for America, moves beyond the symbolism to explore the many ways federal and state legal codes privilege religion in law. He demonstrates in vivid detail how religious bias in law harms all Americans-financially, militarily, physically, socially, and educationally - and directs special attention to the outlandish words, views, and policy proposals of the most theocratic politicians, a group he labels the Fundamentalist Fifty. Sounding a much-needed alarm for all who care about the future direction of the country, Faircloth concludes by offering an inspiring ten-point vision of an America returned to its secular roots and by providing a specific and sensible plan for realizing this vision. Both his vision and his plan remember and remind that the United States is, above all else, one nation under the Constitution.

Sean Faircloth is the director of policy and strategy for the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science (US). He served for a decade in the Maine State Legislature, where he successfully spearheaded over thirty pieces of legislation. He was elected majority whip by his colleagues in his last term.

Richard Dawkins is a scientist and author of numerous best sellers, including The Magic of Reality, The Greatest Show on Earth, and The God Delusion

©2012 Sean Faircloth and Richard Dawkins (P)2012 Pitchstone Publishing

Short read that's packed with information.

This book is only 141 pages long, but it is packed with a lot of good information that you can research on your own. I love reading the actual book while following along with an unabridged recording of a book.The only complaint I have with the narrator is he sometimes drifts away from the text and I kept losing my spot, other than that he does a great job. This book is for anyone who is concerned about the United States turning into a Theocracy, especially in these times with the current administration doing so much damage. I highly recommend

Religion at its worst

What did you love best about Attack of the Theocrats!?

If you want evidence of religious fanaticism, well you have found it.
There is nothing likeable to be found here. Insightful yes. There are reports , to say
the least, that are extremely heart-wrenching and disgusting at the same time.
Religion has held us back for well over a thousand years with its inhuman treatment
in the name of God. It is all about power and indoctrination.
Read and beware.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Just how effective indoctrinated blind faith can become at its extremes.

Which character – as performed by Sean Faircloth and Richard Dawkins – was your favorite?

Both

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All of it was very 'moving'.

Required reading

The information in this book is of the utmost importance. We hear so much these days from those with the megaphones that this country was founded as a Christian nation under God. I've even started believing that because I hear it so much, but this book rwminds us of the truth .

The Details of the Dangers

What made the experience of listening to Attack of the Theocrats! the most enjoyable?

Sean really provided a lot of good examples of what's going on in our country and how the religious right is going about creating legislation to promote their agenda.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The best part of this book is the detail Sean goes into.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Sean's reading style is a bit stiff but it doesn't detract from the information he is presenting.

Polemical

I happen to agree with the politics of this book, but if you didn't, you wouldn't find this book very edifying. Short on facts. Long on opinion. This is an author narrated book, and though he does a better job than I would, it is definitely NOT professionally narrated.