Under God
by TobyMac, Michael Tait
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Author: Michael Tait, TobyMacEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-01
ISBN: 0764200089
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
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Book Review: Did they walk the walk?
Summary: 3 Stars
Toby Mac and Michael Tait have penned a history of the United States from the beginning to recent times. These writers attempt to show that the Constitution was meant to portray America as a Christian nation built on Christian principles. From the coming of the Europeans to these shores and the subsequent destruction of the native population plus the decimation of Africans for greed, these authors are able to find the spirit of joy, love and peace in these early settlers. Squanto, a Native American, had been kidnapped and sent to England. When he returned to America, he discovered that the intruders had destroyed his entire village, yet he was able to find forgiveness in his heart and joyfully help the people who settled on land that was formerly his. Phyllis Wheatley, a slave girl owned by good Christian people, became educated and wrote praise poetry for her new country in spite of that country's complicity in ripping her from her family and friends in Africa.
Not mentioned is the fanaticism of the Massachusetts Bay Colony that was engaging in religious persecution and conducting witch trials that influenced the founding fathers desire that there be no state authorized religion. Nor is there any in-depth discussion about how the good Christians who owned such a treasure as Ms. Wheatley weren't compelled by their faith to free her long before she became an adult. Or why Squanto had to endure what he did from such God fearing folks. While it is nice to think that all these people were good Christians, the true meaning of Christianity must be taken into consideration.
It was written in a non-chronological manner that made it easy to read. Footnotes or some other method of letting us know where the information was obtained would have done wonders to authenticate the work. I do wonder what the benefits of a non-revisionist version of history would be like with a vow to do better in the future?
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