With God on our side: one man's war …
One Man's War Against an Evangelical Coup in …
Davin Seay
272 pages | ~8 hrs
With God on our side: one man's war against an evangelical coup in America's military
One Man's War Against an Evangelical Coup in America's Military
By Davin Seay
Michael L. Weinstein discovered a troubling transformation within one of America's most prestigious military institutions. As a proud graduate of the Air Force Academy and father to current and former cadets, he witnessed firsthand how evangelical forces were systematically reshaping the institution that had long attracted the nation's finest minds and future leaders.
This revealing account chronicles Weinstein's journey from concerned alumnus to determined advocate as he confronted what he saw as a deliberate campaign to blur the constitutional boundaries between religious faith and military service. The Academy, traditionally known for producing exceptional officers who would serve throughout American society, had become something different in his eyes—a breeding ground for a particular brand of Christian fundamentalism seeking influence at the highest levels of power.
Weinstein's investigation exposed practices that he believed violated core principles of religious freedom and constitutional separation. His efforts to protect these foundational ideals brought him into direct conflict with religious extremism, testing his resolve and commitment to the institution he cherished.
Through personal experience and careful documentation, this work examines how religious conviction can cross into institutional overreach. For readers interested in the intersection of faith, governance, and individual conscience, Weinstein's story offers a compelling look at one person's stand against what he perceived as a threat to both his beloved Academy and democratic principles.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore United States Air Force Academy
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore United states, history, military
- ✓ Explore Weinstein, Michael L
- ✓ Explore Freedom of religion
- ✓ Explore Fundamentalism
- ✓ Explore Evangelicalism
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Details
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Thomas Dunne Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780312361433
- ISBN-10
- 0312361432
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- EN
