About this title: Using his thorough knowledge of Christianity, history, political theory, and business, Rabbi Lapin provides a sound defense for Christianity as the backbone of our society, maintains that our best days lie ahead of us, and offers a road map for getting there.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers
Date Published: 12/1998
ISBN-13:9781576733660ISBN:1576733661
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p. read more
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781576736555ISBN:1576736555
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. trade pb, 4b3, minor shelf wear, Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 384 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781576736555ISBN:1576736555
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. -, Trade PaperBack, Very Good / read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781576736555ISBN:1576736555
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. -, Trade PaperBack, Very Good / read more
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Description: Used. Slight rubbing damage to corners and edges. Cover shows some scuffing. All books are boxed and ship via USPS with delivery confirmation. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781576736555ISBN:1576736555
Description: Very Good. 8.5 x 6 x 1.1 inches. Inscription to previous owner on inside page; pages slightly yellowed; otherwise book is in excellent condition. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers, Incorporated
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781576736555ISBN:1576736555
Description: Fair. No Jacket. Bottem Edge Front Cover/First Several Pages Scratched/Frayed, Some Sm. Tears/Chips On Edges, Spine NOT Creased, Interior Unmarked, Good Reading Copy. read more
"Wow, I learned a lot from this book. It is filled with political and spiritual wisdom from such a unique perspective being that the author is a Rabbi. The book left me feeling more aware of what is going on in today's political climate, and a little uneasy about the possibilities of what could happen if America continues on this path. As another free download from familyaudiolibrary.com, I'm very grateful the Lord put this in my way."
"This book is not one that would be likely to make my reading list, but it was recommended by a friend. Rabbi Lapin is an Orthodox rabbi and, among other pursuits, a spokesman for the conservative side of American politics. In America's Real War, he gives his take on the political landscape. The central concept of the book, is that the real conflict in American politics is between those who want America to be a secular society and those who don't. He quickly recasts that into a conflict between those who believe in God and those who don't. The book covers why he believes that America is a Christian nation, how it has drifted from its roots in the last forty years or so and why it needs to retrace its steps if its going to remain a strong nation. (Intertwined with this is his justification for siding with conservative Christians and his condemnation of the actions of many liberal Jews.) In the beginning of the book, I was mildly surprised to find myself agreeing with him. Even though I'm theologically conservative, I don't necessarily apply theology to my politics. So while I'll disagree with a candidate's position on, say, abortion, I'll never try and evaluate the religious base of their position, nor if their beliefs would lead them to make other decisions with which I disagree. Whether I need to start doing so is something I'll have to mull over. But that was the extent of my agreement with Rabbi Lapin. As he moved from the initial definition of the problem, I realized that our definition of the two sides of the tug of war differed. About halfway through the book, he started using the word "Democrats" instead of "secular liberals", and "Republicans" instead of "religious conservatives". Had I read this book when it was published, in 1999, I might have accepted that switch better. But given some of the actions of the second Bush administration, I was not willing to accept such an equation. It also brought to light another failing in the book: Rabbi Lapin does not address any failings on the side of the religious conservatives. Perhaps that is due to his religion. Mine would demand admission that we're all sinners and so I would have to confess the failings of the "good guys". Anyway, the book left me wondering what Rabbi Lapin might have to say on some other issues, such as the Iraq War and the rampant government spending it incurred. I suppose I should, then, recommend that folks check this one out. It is an interesting and well written read, though it failed to move me to enlist on either side of the conflict."
"Despite the title, this book does not focus primarily on the so-called "culture wars." It consists of a number of arguments aimed at persuading secular and religious Jews that they have nothing to fear--and much to gain--from living in a "Christian nation." Rabbi Lapin attempts to overcome the misconceptions and prejudices many Jews--particularly liberal secular Jews--have about the "religious right." He discusses the dangers of too lightly hurling the epithet of anti-Semite, and he maintains that it is America's underlying Christian values and free market economy that has enabled the Jewish people to prosper in the land. He tries to explain the Jewish tendency toward liberalism and socialism and argues why such a trend is harmful rather than helpful for Jews. He also spends some time making religious arguments as well, explaining why he thinks Judeo-Christian values are necessary for the prosperity and endurance of our nation. Finally, he takes a moment to address Christians and explains why Jews find it offensive when Christians claim that Jews who have not accepted Christ are "incomplete Jews."
There is some degree of repetitiveness to be found in America's Real War, as is true with most political nonfiction books. Rabbi Lapin has some very interesting insights, especially with regard to his religious perspective, but the book can at times be dull. The book will be of most interest to the open-minded Jewish reader or the Christian who is seeking some reassurance that his good intentions are understood."
"I found the rabbi's point of view fascinating, and his call to his own people to support Christianity as encouraging. I had kind of always thought it was Christianity against secularism, and hadn't really thought about where Judaism and other religions fit into the opinion polls. Rabbi Lapin discusses the reasons that the country should be run with Judeo-Christian values instead of secular ideas, and how our happiness and freedom will be lost if we don't win this "war."
The book was very thought-provoking, and I highly recommend it to anyone who feels that they are politically conservative in nature. Actually, I recommend it to secularists, too, to help them see the damage to themselves that will happen if they continue to eliminate Christian values from the US community."
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