Our Endangered Values

America's Moral Crisis

De: Jimmy Carter

Narrado por: Jimmy Carter

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President Jimmy Carter offers a passionate defense of separation of church and state, warning that fundamentalists are deliberately blurring the lines between politics and religion.

In Our Endangered Values, Jimmy Carter offers a personal consideration of "moral values" as they relate to the important issues of the day. He puts forward a passionate defense of separation of church and state, and a strong warning about where the country is heading as the lines between politics and rigid religious fundamentalism are blurred.

Carter describes his reactions to recent disturbing societal trends that involve both religious and political worlds as they increasingly intertwine and include some of the most crucial and controversial issues of the day. Many of these matters are under fierce debate. They include preemptive war, women's rights, terrorism, civil liberties, homosexuality, abortion, the death penalty, science and religion, environmental degradation, nuclear arsenals, America's global image, fundamentalism, and the melding of religion and politics.

Sustained by his lifelong faith, Jimmy Carter assesses these issues in a balanced and courageous way.©2005 Jimmy Carter; (P)2005 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Our Endangered Values cannot be safely ignored."

-- The Wall Street Journal

"This is a book of reason and tolerance but also of indignation. The former President draws on his religious faith to comment wisely on a wide range of 'hot button' issues. Although Carter's tone is patient and explanatory, his views are bound to be newsworthy and should rekindle some old fires...an eloquent personal testament that deserves a wide readership, regardless of political affiliation. Highly recommended."

-- Library Journal

"Carter offers an unusual combination: a man of faith and a man of power...By adding his own voice to the discussion, Carter reminds us of a time when religion was tied to such virtues as humility and such practices as soul-searching...he is undoubtedly one of our finest human beings."

-- Alan Wolfe, The Washington Post Book World

"Carter speaks eloquently of how his own faith has shaped his moral vision...makes resonant connections between religion and political activism..."

-- Publishers Weekly

"...Carter's overarching decency, his care for the human condition and the health of planet Earth shines through."

-- Kirkus

A good insight into Mr. Carter's core values

A very brief insight into president's Carter core values and how they translate into life.

A very pertinent work for today

I would like to make this a mandatory listen for all of the conservative christian republicans. This man is a gift to the Democratic way. He is genuine, altruistic, caring, and intelligent. I wish we had more leaders like this. This book has some historical and educational significance as well; I learned a lot!

We need honest politicians like Carter

All aspects r good knowledge to navigate today's World and how the US in many ways have failed the world.

Conflicted

The Presidential election of 1976 was the first election I was able to vote in. So President Carter holds special memories for me.

I thought we held similar religious values, but he surprised me. I thought he would be talking about moral values, but he surprised me. I thought he would present a balanced picture, but he surprised me.

I am sure his data are accurate, but I am also convinced he is not telling the whole story. I was dissappointed with his glaring bashing of the current administration. No one is perfect. I have my own disagreements with George H. Bush. But I now also have many more disagreements with Jimmy Carter.

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Great Subject, Hard to Understand

The subject matter of this book is that which you will either agree with or disagree with depending on your political and religious leanings. No surprise there. What disappointed me what that although I like and adminre Jimmy Carter, he shouldn't be reading this book. He was hard to understand and his accent was difficult to follow. It's a shame, because the book does have a powerful message.