American theocracy
Book Description
In this penetrating analysis, former Republican strategist Kevin Phillips examines the dangerous intersection of militant religion and political power that threatens America's future. Drawing compelling parallels between contemporary America and history's fallen empires, Phillips reveals how the same destructive forces that toppled Ancient Rome and the British Empire now grip the United States.
Phillips argues that a toxic combination of religious extremism, military overextension, mounting debt, and resource dependency has created an unsustainable trajectory for the nation. He traces how fundamentalist religious movements have gained unprecedented political influence, shaping policies that prioritize ideology over practical governance. This religious militancy, coupled with costly military adventures in the Middle East and America's dangerous dependence on oil, has created a perfect storm of national vulnerability.
The author demonstrates how these interconnected crises mirror the final chapters of previous world powers, suggesting that America faces a critical crossroads. Phillips warns that without significant course correction, the nation risks following the same path toward decline that has claimed every dominant civilization before it.
For readers seeking to understand the spiritual and political forces reshaping America, this work offers a sobering examination of how religious extremism can undermine the very foundations of democratic society. Phillips challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the relationship between faith, power, and national destiny.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~13 hours)
📄 Length: 462 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Radicalisme
- ✓ Explore Religion and politics
- ✓ Explore Aspect politique
- ✓ Explore Morale
- ✓ Explore Southern states, politics and government
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Politique culturelle
- ✓ Explore Economic conditions
