Listen up folks, because this timely and thought-provoking social history of the United States is about to blow your mind. Stephen Prothero, the mastermind behind bestsellers like Religious Literacy and God Is Not One, takes you on an epic journey through the centuries-long struggle between right and left, religious and secular, and reveals a surprising truth – liberals always come out on top.
Now, I know what you're thinking. These culture wars, these political battles that seem to be tearing our country apart, they've got to be unprecedented, right? Wrong. Prothero exposes the truth that these battles have been raging since the dawn of time. And guess what? We're just caught up in the latest flashpoint in this ongoing war that has shaped our national identity.
From the epic clash of Calvinists and Federalists against Jeffersonians and "infidels" in the election of 1800, to the Protestants waging war against Catholics in the mid-nineteenth century, to the anti-Mormon frenzy of the Victorian era, and the fundamentalist-modernist debates of the 1920s – Prothero takes you on a wild ride through history, showcasing how our culture wars have always been religious wars.
But fear not, my friends, because there's hope on the horizon. Prothero reveals how these battles, though divisive in the moment, have ultimately led to progressive victory that benefits all Americans. It's like a never-ending cycle of conservative reaction followed by liberal triumph. And it's all driven by our evolving understanding of inclusiveness and what it means to be American.
So, buckle up and prepare to dive deep into the soul of America. Through Prothero's impressive knowledge and meticulous research, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how competing religious beliefs have shaped our political, economic, and sociological discourse. And who knows, you might just find the answers to the burning questions that plague us all.
So sit back, relax, and listen as Tristan Morris, the masterful narrator of this audiobook, takes you on a captivating journey through history. With an audiobook rating of 2.8/5 and a length of 9 hours and 0 minutes, this is one adventure you don't want to miss. Get ready to have your mind blown, my friends. This is the audiobook that will change the way you see America.
