For too long the subject of religion has been politicized by the Right and largely ignored by the Left, as American churches have become increasingly more concerned with what people do with their bodies than with their souls. Now Kathleen Kennedy Townsend issues a spiritual call to arms to all those who feel that churches in America today—Catholic and Protestant alike—are
FAILING AMERICA'S FAITHFUL
Kennedy Townsend recalls what it was like to grow up as a member of a prominent Catholic family at a time when both America and the Church were undergoing a revolutionary transformation. She shows how today's churches, allied with the political right, have created a new social agenda and have become obsessed with fighting legislative battles about personal and private issues, while the neediest of our country are forgotten. But opposition to this distortion of Christian traditions has been growing. Powerful and provocative, this book demonstrates how Americans can reclaim their religious traditions and transform their churches, their lives, and this very nation.
"Kathleen Kennedy Townsend is a woman of passion, integrity, and faith. Her Christian witness requires her to remember and act on Jesus' repeated instructions to love our neighbors, care for the poor, and repair the breaches among us. She makes a compelling case for those who share her faith to do the same." —President William Jefferson Clinton
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"I loved this book! It was a very interesting read, especially for a Catholic Woman. It's more about the church's loss of focus on people and social justice, and it's unhealthy obsession with one issue. A must read for all young Catholic Women. Even if you are a hardline Catholic. "
— Labarry (5 out of 5 stars)
Renée Raudman interprets in an easy-to-listen-to voice.
— AudioFile" I greatly appreciated Townsend's perspective as a faithful Christian and concerns she has about the mixing of politics and religion. I think she presents a fair critique of both the left and the right. "
— Paul, 11/10/2012" It's comforting to find there are other people who see how religion and faith has been twisted into a political strategy. "
— Greg, 1/25/2011" I was moved by this book. A challenge it presents to put some feet to one's faith and to serve as Jesus did. That our role is not to judge but to love. "
— Mariel, 10/8/2010" GREAT book. Highly recommend it for any who is spiritual and bothered with current day organized religion. "
— Tara, 4/18/2010" Very thought provoking; Kathleen manages to put me in touch with my religious and political beliefs -- ouch! "
— Mary, 3/25/2010" I loved this book! It was a very interesting read, especially for a Catholic Woman. It's more about the church's loss of focus on people and social justice, and it's unhealthy obsession with one issue. A must read for all young Catholic Women. Even if you are a hardline Catholic. "
— Labarry, 7/26/2009" GREAT book. Highly recommend it for any who is spiritual and bothered with current day organized religion. "
— Tara, 10/10/2008" Very thought provoking; Kathleen manages to put me in touch with my religious and political beliefs -- ouch! "
— Mary, 8/22/2007Kathleen Kennedy Townsend is the daughter of Robert Kennedy and the former lieutenant governor of Maryland.
Renée Raudman is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. She has performed on film, television, radio, and on stage and can also be heard in several video games and hundreds of television and radio voice-overs.