Myths America Lives by

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Summary: A must read
Review: As an American Christian myself, I consider this a must read, especially for all others who also consider themselves both American and Christian. The instinct for many is to combine these two ideologies, having been fed America's absolutized myths over their lifetime. Hughes offers valuable insight into the otherwise difficult separation of the differences between American and Christian ideologies. Non-Christian Americans will appreciate this gem as well. This book has helped shape my worldview, the highest complement I can give.

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Summary: Challenging look at the "Land of the Free"
Review: If there has been an ideal time for a book like this to hit the market, the time is now. "Myths America Lives By" is a very powerful and insightful book that may come as a hard knock to many readers, but is critically important to acknowledge. Dr. Hughes has dug deep into America's history to uproot key events, philosophies, and struggles, to challenge key myths that have become part of the American landscape. To understand today, we must review the past, and this book has done just that. What is refreshing about this book is that it is not the history book that you read in high school with cookie-cutter type descriptions of the highlights of American history. Instead we are given a view from the poor, the oppressed, and the minority viewpoints. A progressive Christian viewpoint is one not often seen in mainstream literature this day in age, and it is nice to see Dr. Hughes representing the view so gracefully. Kudos for a well-written book.

Rating:
Summary: Challenging look at the "Land of the Free"
Review: If there has been an ideal time for a book like this to hit the market, the time is now. "Myths America Lives By" is a very powerful and insightful book that may come as a hard knock to many readers, but is critically important to acknowledge. Dr. Hughes has dug deep into America's history to uproot key events, philosophies, and struggles, to challenge key myths that have become part of the American landscape. To understand today, we must review the past, and this book has done just that. What is refreshing about this book is that it is not the history book that you read in high school with cookie-cutter type descriptions of the highlights of American history. Instead we are given a view from the poor, the oppressed, and the minority viewpoints. A progressive Christian viewpoint is one not often seen in mainstream literature this day in age, and it is nice to see Dr. Hughes representing the view so gracefully. Kudos for a well-written book.

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Summary: Religion in America
Review: If you want to know where your going! You need to know where you came from! If you ever wanted to get a real understanding of what shaped the landscape of Religion in America you need to read what Dr. Hughes has contributed. This book is a must read for anyone wanting to grow as an individual in multiple dimensions. This is a rare "non-sectarian" historical contribution that has the power to unite, inspire, educate, & defend. If you have the couarage to change your mind? Then read the book!

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Summary: A Powerful Work at a Critical Time
Review: Why do Americans feel comfortable asserting America's position of moral leadership in the world? Richard T. Hughes attempts to address this question by delving into the underlying beliefs that make up the American identity. Hughes explores several key ages in our history and brings to bear the voices of the majority and minority in each time that shaped how we see ourselves and more importantly, shape how we think God sees America.

The result is a reflective work of engaging analysis into what the forces were that forged our identity and how today these forces still influence our culture. Hughes' book is extremely thorough, well-researched and should stand up to the most critical academic rigor.

Whether you are an American Christian or an American trying to understand American Christianity, this book raises issues of fundamental importance to understanding what our nation is (and is not) and why.