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Natural law Natural law Jacques Maritain "Can there be universal moral principles in a culturally and religiously diverse world? Are such principles provided by a theory of natural law? Jacques response to both questions is "yes."". "These… OL1192072W
Black mass Black mass John Gray Philosopher John Gray examines the history of utopianism, links it to apocalyptic religious beliefs, and argues that utopianism currently dominates mainstream politics, discussing its impact in Iraq … OL12344W
In the absence of God In the absence of God Sam Keen Challenges the notions and habits we've formed about religion over the centuries in order for us to build a deeper faith, that is relevant today. Sets out to recover the elemental experience of the s… OL15483851W
Born again Born again Kelly A. Kerney While surreptitiously reading Darwin's "Origin of the Species," hoping to prove it wrong, fourteen-year-old Mel, a "Jesus freak," uncovers a family secret that makes her fear that inheritance will pr… OL15841837W
Continued Warnings of Son Ahman to the Leaders of the Nations of the Earth Continued Warnings of Son Ahman to the Leaders of the Nations of the Earth Warren S. Jeffs The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church) is one of the largest Mormon fundamentalist denominations and one of United States' largest practitioners of polygamy. The… OL15876618W
The Scopes trial The Scopes trial Michael Burgan "Provides comprehensive information on the Scopes trial, evolution, fundamentalism, and American education and the differing perspectives accompanying them"--Provided by publisher. OL15907411W
Americus Americus M. K. Reed Oklahoma teen Neal Barton stands up for his favorite fantasy series, The Chronicles of Apathea Ravenchilde, when conservative Christians try to bully the town of Americus into banning it from the pub… OL15910164W
Hell No! Hell No! Frank Charles Gillihan,Charles Gillihan This critique of the Christian vision of hell and how it is used in ministry and Christian education challenges one of the most basic concepts in western religion. Is "hell" really described in the B… OL16079738W
Faking Faith Faking Faith Josie Bloss After a humiliating incident involving some bad decisions on her part, seventeen-year-old Dylan discovers the blogs of fundamentalist Christian girls and starts passing herself off as one of them in … OL16471029W
In the name of God In the name of God Cameron Stauth "An anonymous caller tells a detective in a small Oregon town that a woman has just bitten off a man's finger. But the man is not the victim, the caller says. The woman is. She's being held against h… OL17666085W
Resurrection Resurrection Mandy Hager "When Maryam arrives back at Onewere and tries to loosen the Apostles' religious stranglehold by sharing the miraculous remedy for the deadly plague known as Te Matee lai, she finds herself captured … OL17872725W
Vivian Apple at the end of the world Vivian Apple at the end of the world Katie Coyle "Sixteen-year-old Vivian Apple returns home after the alleged 'Rapture' to find her devout parents gone and two mysterious holes in the roof. Vivian never believed in the Rapture, or the uber powerfu… OL17874858W
The Conservative Soul The Conservative Soul Andrew Sullivan what does it mean to be a conservative anymore?With the Iraq war, the rise of Christian fundamentalism, exploding government spending, soaring debt, insecure borders, and an executive branch with gre… OL1855721W
Fundamentalist U Fundamentalist U Adam Laats Colleges, universities, and seminaries do more than just transfer knowledge to students. They sell themselves as "experiences" that transform young people in unique ways. The conservative evangelical… OL19738249W
On the boundaries of American Evangelicalism On the boundaries of American Evangelicalism Jon R. Stone American Evangelicalism is a vast and nearly indefinable coalition movement of sometimes competing, sometimes cooperating denominations and independent churches whose ideological boundaries have been… OL1976993W
American theocracy American theocracy Kevin P. Phillips Former Republican strategist Phillips takes an uncompromising view of the political coalition, led by radical religion, that is driving America to the brink of disaster. From Ancient Rome to the Brit… OL1998299W
La dernière croisade La dernière croisade Barbara Victor A la veille d'une nouvelle élection présidentielle aux Etats-Unis, cette enquête de terrain montre le poids de l'influence des organisations évangélistes dans l'enjeu de la campagne. Sur la scène pol… OL24440617W
The believers The believers Rebecca C. Jones Unsatisfied with her mother's frequent absences from home and seeking love and security, Tibby believes she has found solace with members of a rigid fundamentalist sect, until a crisis forces her to… OL2459661W
The religious right The religious right Gary E. McCuen A collection of essays which define "the religious right", discussing their attitudes regarding foreign policy, economic and social justice, homosexuality, and AIDS, from differing viewpoints. Includ… OL3781396W
Pentecostalism Pentecostalism O. Talmadge Spence This is the alternative history of Pentecostalism from within the movement by a third generation leader. From the beginning there were two streams - the respectable godly Bible-based ministries and … OL646120W
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