Our Endangered Values

America's Moral Crisis

By: Jimmy Carter

Narrated by: Jimmy Carter

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER FOR BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM!

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.

Critic reviews

"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

This Should be Required Reading

In this book, Jimmy Carter does an amazing job of emphasizing the separation of church and state while still being able to hold to his Christian values. He tackles abortion, war, homosexuality, and how Christian fundamentalism (not Christianity) has lead to a corrupt, hypocritical, and warmongering government.

Very interesting

I found this book very interesting and with a humanistic viewpoint as you would expect from Jimmy Carter. He is definitely not in favor of current political policy and gives some background why he believes as he does. While it is a biased book, I found it worthwhile as another perspective on our current domestic and international situation. And, President Carter's reading of the book was warm and genuine.

Thoughtful, insightful.

Truly informative. An inspirational call to action for all who care about American values.

Best Ex-President Ever!

President Carter once again shows the intelligence and articulateness that earned him the Presidency. He puts forth a solid argument against the fundamentalism that is running rampant through the far right in America today. He uses scripture to completely debunk the idea that any Christian should support "Preemptive attacks".

It is good to read a solid argument from someone with real credentials in politics and religion.

eye opener

great summary of the misguided actions our country has taken over the past couple decades. Pres. Carter is a great person compassionate of others.