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America’s Best Idea
by Randall Balmer • 2025
The wall between church and state saved American faith. Its demolition began in segregated schools.
4.28
386
America’s Best Idea Summary
America’s Best Idea 90%
The wall between church and state saved American faith. Its demolition began in segregated schools.
by Randall Balmer 2025
4.28
386 ratings
The Case for Christian Nationalism
by Stephen Wolfe • 2022
Secularism has failed; the repair is a government that orders all law and culture toward Christ.
3.56
638
The Case for Christian Nationalism Summary
The Case for Christian Nationalism 89%
Secularism has failed; the repair is a government that orders all law and culture toward Christ.
by Stephen Wolfe 2022
3.56
638 ratings
Did America Have a Christian Founding?
by Mark David Hall • 2019
Founders weren't deists. Christian convictions shaped the Constitution more than the Enlightenment.
3.99
379
Did America Have a Christian Founding? Summary
Did America Have a Christian Founding? 89%
Founders weren't deists. Christian convictions shaped the Constitution more than the Enlightenment.
by Mark David Hall 2019
3.99
379 ratings
Liberty for All
by Andrew T. Walker • 2021
Only God judges souls, so the state cannot punish unbelief. That logic grounds real pluralism.
3.92
141
Liberty for All Summary
Liberty for All 89%
Only God judges souls, so the state cannot punish unbelief. That logic grounds real pluralism.
by Andrew T. Walker 2021
3.92
141 ratings
American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion
by John D. Wilsey • 2015
The belief that God chose America has fueled conquest, racism, and self-delusion. An honest history.
4.17
175
American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion Summary
American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion 89%
The belief that God chose America has fueled conquest, racism, and self-delusion. An honest history.
by John D. Wilsey 2015
4.17
175 ratings
Scandalous Witness
by Lee C. Camp • 2020
Christianity is inherently political. The American church just backed the wrong kingdom.
4.29
402
Scandalous Witness Summary
Scandalous Witness 89%
Christianity is inherently political. The American church just backed the wrong kingdom.
by Lee C. Camp 2020
4.29
402 ratings
Kingdoms in Conflict
by Charles W. Colson • 1987
Two rival kingdoms shape every society. Push one aside, and the other becomes a tyrant.
4.08
317
Kingdoms in Conflict Summary
Kingdoms in Conflict 88%
Two rival kingdoms shape every society. Push one aside, and the other becomes a tyrant.
by Charles W. Colson 1987
4.08
317 ratings
The Power Worshippers
by Katherine Stewart • 2020
Christian nationalism isn't a faith movement. It's a political machine, and democracy is the target.
4.26
3k+
The Power Worshippers Summary
The Power Worshippers 88%
Christian nationalism isn't a faith movement. It's a political machine, and democracy is the target.
by Katherine Stewart 2020
4.26
3k+ ratings
Christian Nationalism
by Andrew Torba • 2022
Escape theology taught Christians to wait. The counter-doctrine and the plan to take dominion.
3.82
357
Christian Nationalism Summary
Christian Nationalism 88%
Escape theology taught Christians to wait. The counter-doctrine and the plan to take dominion.
by Andrew Torba 2022
3.82
357 ratings
The Evangelicals
by Frances FitzGerald • 2017
Evangelicals keep fracturing and reassembling. A 250-year history of America's most restless faith.
4.16
2k+
The Evangelicals Summary
The Evangelicals 88%
Evangelicals keep fracturing and reassembling. A 250-year history of America's most restless faith.
by Frances FitzGerald 2017
4.16
2k+ ratings
One Nation Under God
by Kevin M. Kruse • 2015
The 'Christian nation' was invented in the 1930s by corporations fighting the New Deal.
3.96
3k+
One Nation Under God Summary
One Nation Under God 88%
The 'Christian nation' was invented in the 1930s by corporations fighting the New Deal.
by Kevin M. Kruse 2015
3.96
3k+ ratings
Jesus Politics
by Phil Robertson • 2020
The Bible already told Christians how to engage politics. Here is the playbook, in ten principles.
4.49
930
Jesus Politics Summary
Jesus Politics 88%
The Bible already told Christians how to engage politics. Here is the playbook, in ten principles.
by Phil Robertson 2020
4.49
930 ratings
Compassion (&) Conviction
by Justin Giboney • 2020
The biggest lie in Christian politics is that you must choose between love and truth.
4.31
2k+
Compassion (&) Conviction Summary
Compassion (&) Conviction 88%
The biggest lie in Christian politics is that you must choose between love and truth.
by Justin Giboney 2020
4.31
2k+ ratings
Founding Faith
by Steven Waldman • 2008
The founders wanted religious freedom not despite their faith, but because of it.
4.07
872
Founding Faith Summary
Founding Faith 88%
The founders wanted religious freedom not despite their faith, but because of it.
by Steven Waldman 2008
4.07
872 ratings
Christus Vincit
by Athanasius Schneider • 2019
Modernism emptied the Church of the supernatural. One ancient gesture can bring it back.
4.69
504
Christus Vincit Summary
Christus Vincit 88%
Modernism emptied the Church of the supernatural. One ancient gesture can bring it back.
by Athanasius Schneider 2019
4.69
504 ratings
Rise
by Brigitte Gabriel • 2018
Radical Islam and the left share one project: dismantling the West. A former refugee's battle plan.
4.31
100
Rise Summary
Rise 88%
Radical Islam and the left share one project: dismantling the West. A former refugee's battle plan.
by Brigitte Gabriel 2018
4.31
100 ratings
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
by Tim Alberta • 2023
When politics swallowed the church, a reporter found the faithful pushing back.
4.40
17k+
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory Summary
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory 88%
When politics swallowed the church, a reporter found the faithful pushing back.
by Tim Alberta 2023
4.40
17k+ ratings
The Battle for God
by Karen Armstrong • 2000
Fundamentalism is not faith's past. It is modernity's child, and opposition only feeds it.
3.95
7k+
The Battle for God Summary
The Battle for God 88%
Fundamentalism is not faith's past. It is modernity's child, and opposition only feeds it.
by Karen Armstrong 2000
3.95
7k+ ratings
Cross Purposes
by Jonathan Rauch • 2025
Christianity is collapsing, democracy is cracking, and the Mormon church has the repair plan.
4.18
356
Cross Purposes Summary
Cross Purposes 88%
Christianity is collapsing, democracy is cracking, and the Mormon church has the repair plan.
by Jonathan Rauch 2025
4.18
356 ratings
The Truth War
by John F. MacArthur Jr. • 2007
The church is at war over truth, and postmodern thinking has already occupied the pulpit.
4.30
2k+
The Truth War Summary
The Truth War 88%
The church is at war over truth, and postmodern thinking has already occupied the pulpit.
by John F. MacArthur Jr. 2007
4.30
2k+ ratings
The Powers That Be
by Walter Wink • 1998
Every institution is a spirit. The cross exposed the violence that holds civilization together.
4.24
1k+
The Powers That Be Summary
The Powers That Be 88%
Every institution is a spirit. The cross exposed the violence that holds civilization together.
by Walter Wink 1998
4.24
1k+ ratings
The End of Faith
by Sam Harris • 2004
Religious moderates make faith immune to criticism, and extremists exploit that immunity.
3.89
44k+
The End of Faith Summary
The End of Faith 88%
Religious moderates make faith immune to criticism, and extremists exploit that immunity.
by Sam Harris 2004
3.89
44k+ ratings
Iota Unum
by Romano Amerio • 1996
The post-Vatican II Church turned reform into a dismantling of authority, liturgy, and truth.
4.34
61
Iota Unum Summary
Iota Unum 88%
The post-Vatican II Church turned reform into a dismantling of authority, liturgy, and truth.
by Romano Amerio 1996
4.34
61 ratings
Losing Our Religion
by Russell D. Moore • 2023
The implosion of the evangelical church is not a disaster; it's an act of grace.
4.31
3k+
Losing Our Religion Summary
Losing Our Religion 88%
The implosion of the evangelical church is not a disaster; it's an act of grace.
by Russell D. Moore 2023
4.31
3k+ ratings
Marx and Satan
by Richard Wurmbrand • 1986
Marxism isn't politics. It's devil worship wearing an atheist mask, and Marx's own play betrays him.
3.89
403
Marx and Satan Summary
Marx and Satan 88%
Marxism isn't politics. It's devil worship wearing an atheist mask, and Marx's own play betrays him.
by Richard Wurmbrand 1986
3.89
403 ratings
Wild Faith
by Talia Lavin • 2024
A parallel America of home schools and prophets: the Christian Right wants dominion, not votes.
4.19
3k+
Wild Faith Summary
Wild Faith 88%
A parallel America of home schools and prophets: the Christian Right wants dominion, not votes.
by Talia Lavin 2024
4.19
3k+ ratings
Mere Discipleship
by Lee C. Camp • 2003
Discipleship was never meant to fit inside a nation. Recovering the faith that empire erased.
4.17
319
Mere Discipleship Summary
Mere Discipleship 88%
Discipleship was never meant to fit inside a nation. Recovering the faith that empire erased.
by Lee C. Camp 2003
4.17
319 ratings
The Great Façade
by Christopher A. Ferrara • 2002
Empty seminaries, liturgical chaos, missionary collapse: not despite Vatican II, but because of it.
4.30
77
The Great Façade Summary
The Great Façade 88%
Empty seminaries, liturgical chaos, missionary collapse: not despite Vatican II, but because of it.
by Christopher A. Ferrara 2002
4.30
77 ratings
Essays on Catholicism, Liberalism and Socialism; Considered in Their Fundamental Principles
by Juan Donoso Cortés • 1851
For a 19th-century diplomat, liberalism was an evasion and socialism a counterfeit religion.
4.13
135
Essays on Catholicism, Liberalism and Socialism; Considered in Their Fundamental Principles Summary
Essays on Catholicism, Liberalism and Socialism; Considered in Their Fundamental Principles 88%
For a 19th-century diplomat, liberalism was an evasion and socialism a counterfeit religion.
by Juan Donoso Cortés 1851
4.13
135 ratings
Letter to the American Church
by Eric Metaxas • 2022
Why a silent American Church is repeating the German Church's fatal mistake under Hitler.
4.22
3k+
Letter to the American Church Summary
Letter to the American Church 88%
Why a silent American Church is repeating the German Church's fatal mistake under Hitler.
by Eric Metaxas 2022
4.22
3k+ ratings
The Liturgy of Politics
by Kaitlyn Schiess • 2020
Your political identity is formed more by Sunday worship than by the policies you debate.
4.27
1k+
The Liturgy of Politics Summary
The Liturgy of Politics 88%
Your political identity is formed more by Sunday worship than by the policies you debate.
by Kaitlyn Schiess 2020
4.27
1k+ ratings
Republican Gomorrah
by Max Blumenthal • 2007
The Christian right, built on crisis and submission, was destined to devour the GOP from inside.
3.88
1k+
Republican Gomorrah Summary
Republican Gomorrah 88%
The Christian right, built on crisis and submission, was destined to devour the GOP from inside.
by Max Blumenthal 2007
3.88
1k+ ratings
God Is Not Great
by Christopher Hitchens • 2007
The case against God: holy books authored by humans, moral codes that fail their own standards.
3.96
113k+
God Is Not Great Summary
God Is Not Great 88%
The case against God: holy books authored by humans, moral codes that fail their own standards.
by Christopher Hitchens 2007
3.96
113k+ ratings
My Religion - What I Believe
by Leo Tolstoy • 1884
Jesus didn't teach about an afterlife. He taught nonresistance, poverty, and building heaven now.
4.08
812
My Religion - What I Believe Summary
My Religion - What I Believe 87%
Jesus didn't teach about an afterlife. He taught nonresistance, poverty, and building heaven now.
by Leo Tolstoy 1884
4.08
812 ratings
Jesus and the Disinherited
by Howard Thurman • 1996
The church preaches a gospel for the powerful. Jesus offered a strategy for the oppressed.
4.51
7k+
Jesus and the Disinherited Summary
Jesus and the Disinherited 87%
The church preaches a gospel for the powerful. Jesus offered a strategy for the oppressed.
by Howard Thurman 1996
4.51
7k+ ratings
Hitler's Cross
by Erwin W. Lutzer • 1995
Hitler seduced the German church. The cross flew beside the swastika; only a handful refused.
4.20
874
Hitler's Cross Summary
Hitler's Cross 87%
Hitler seduced the German church. The cross flew beside the swastika; only a handful refused.
by Erwin W. Lutzer 1995
4.20
874 ratings
The Flag and the Cross
by Philip S. Gorski • 2022
A centuries-old story of who America belongs to now threatens to end its democratic experiment.
4.19
2k+
The Flag and the Cross Summary
The Flag and the Cross 87%
A centuries-old story of who America belongs to now threatens to end its democratic experiment.
by Philip S. Gorski 2022
4.19
2k+ ratings
Why the Catholic Church Must Change
by Margaret Nutting Ralph • 2013
One in three Catholics has left. The way back, a theologian argues, is reform not rigidity.
3.96
28
Why the Catholic Church Must Change Summary
Why the Catholic Church Must Change 87%
One in three Catholics has left. The way back, a theologian argues, is reform not rigidity.
by Margaret Nutting Ralph 2013
3.96
28 ratings
The Long Loneliness
by Dorothy Day • 1952
From bohemian journalist to Catholic radical: she fed the hungry while the church debated doctrine.
4.02
6k+
The Long Loneliness Summary
The Long Loneliness 87%
From bohemian journalist to Catholic radical: she fed the hungry while the church debated doctrine.
by Dorothy Day 1952
4.02
6k+ ratings
The Ballot and the Bible
by Kaitlyn Schiess • 2023
American politics runs on biblical proof texts. The history of why that fails, and a better way.
4.22
2k+
The Ballot and the Bible Summary
The Ballot and the Bible 87%
American politics runs on biblical proof texts. The history of why that fails, and a better way.
by Kaitlyn Schiess 2023
4.22
2k+ ratings
God's Hostage
by Andrew Brunson • 2019
An American pastor arrested as a spy. Twenty-two months as Turkey's hostage. One faith to break.
4.41
810
God's Hostage Summary
God's Hostage 87%
An American pastor arrested as a spy. Twenty-two months as Turkey's hostage. One faith to break.
by Andrew Brunson 2019
4.41
810 ratings
Faith Under Fire
by Andrew White • 2011
The Christians who suffer most are often the most joyful. A Baghdad vicar explains why.
4.16
137
Faith Under Fire Summary
Faith Under Fire 87%
The Christians who suffer most are often the most joyful. A Baghdad vicar explains why.
by Andrew White 2011
4.16
137 ratings
Inspired
by Rachel Held Evans • 2018
The Bible is a library of warring ancient texts, and that is why it's worth loving.
4.39
18k+
Inspired Summary
Inspired 87%
The Bible is a library of warring ancient texts, and that is why it's worth loving.
by Rachel Held Evans 2018
4.39
18k+ ratings
Seeds of the Word
by Robert Barron • 2015
Your favorite movie already knows the Gospel. Not a coincidence: it is the opening.
4.31
372
Seeds of the Word Summary
Seeds of the Word 87%
Your favorite movie already knows the Gospel. Not a coincidence: it is the opening.
by Robert Barron 2015
4.31
372 ratings
The Stillborn God
by Mark Lilla • 2007
Politics broke from God only recently, and Weimar nearly put them back together.
3.60
289
The Stillborn God Summary
The Stillborn God 87%
Politics broke from God only recently, and Weimar nearly put them back together.
by Mark Lilla 2007
3.60
289 ratings
Between Heaven and Hell
by Peter Kreeft • 1982
On November 22, 1963, three famous thinkers die. Their afterlife debate: who was Jesus?
3.92
2k+
Between Heaven and Hell Summary
Between Heaven and Hell 87%
On November 22, 1963, three famous thinkers die. Their afterlife debate: who was Jesus?
by Peter Kreeft 1982
3.92
2k+ ratings
God's Problem
by Bart D. Ehrman • 2008
Every biblical theodicy, from punishment to apocalypse, falls apart under a scholar's scrutiny.
3.95
6k+
God's Problem Summary
God's Problem 87%
Every biblical theodicy, from punishment to apocalypse, falls apart under a scholar's scrutiny.
by Bart D. Ehrman 2008
3.95
6k+ ratings
Awake, Not Woke
by Noelle Mering • 2021
Woke ideology is a rival faith: it reduces the person to desire and injury alone.
4.30
676
Awake, Not Woke Summary
Awake, Not Woke 87%
Woke ideology is a rival faith: it reduces the person to desire and injury alone.
by Noelle Mering 2021
4.30
676 ratings
The Church
by Edmund P. Clowney • 1995
The church began in Genesis, not Acts: God's assembly, run on God's terms alone.
4.02
681
The Church Summary
The Church 87%
The church began in Genesis, not Acts: God's assembly, run on God's terms alone.
by Edmund P. Clowney 1995
4.02
681 ratings
Money, Lies, and God
by Katherine Stewart • 2025
Dark money, reactionary ideas, and religious fervor are converging to dismantle American democracy.
4.18
2k+
Money, Lies, and God Summary
Money, Lies, and God 87%
Dark money, reactionary ideas, and religious fervor are converging to dismantle American democracy.
by Katherine Stewart 2025
4.18
2k+ ratings
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