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Is the Establishment Clause ("Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion...") meant to separate Church and State or to prevent a State-sponsored religion? That could have been an interesting Constitutional question to pursue, but, unfortunately, Pat Robertson isn't interested in debate; he'd rather preach to the choir. The result is a grueling polemic on why the American judiciary needs to tow the Christian line. Robertson introduces and concludes the audiobook with typical fire-and-brimstone style, but even fans of right-wing talk radio may be put off by narrator Terry Meeuwsen's one-note reading and overbearing tone of urgency. R.W.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Book Description
The End of American Democracy "Concentration of power is what always precedes destruction of human liberties." Woodrow Wilson "An out-of-control judiciary is the single greatest threat to democracy and the religious and moral foundations of America," says Pat Robertson. In this no-holds-barred look at American justice, Robertson examines the dangers of a culture with "no judicial limits" and shows how the rewriting of Constitution by liberal justices is steadily eroding the power of representative government -- and democracy itself. This landmark work also considers the alarming spiritual implications of justice run amok. From the increased hostility toward religion to the destruction of sexual standards and the assault on the sacred institution of marriage, this eye-opening book examines the devastating effects of judiciary that is out of control. Robertson makes a compelling case that judicial activism is the pivotal issue of our time, and calls for concerned citizens all over America to pay attention to what's happening in their courts and to take a stand before it is too late.

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For the past century, America's federal judges have steadily expanded their authority, reaching far beyond the rights given by the Constitution. And in the past fifty years, this perversion of justice and the radicalization of the courts has only escalated. Liberal courts have charged ahead of Congress, waging war on morality, values and time-honored custom. Their unrestricted power goes largely unchecked today and threatens the very foundations of Liberty. In "Courting Disaster", Pat Robertson examines the evidence for this assault on American democracy and provides a compelling portrait of what's really at stake. This landmark work reveals how judicial activism has eroded the rights of individuals, states and local communities, and how it is dramatically altering our form of government -- defying the will of the people. "Courting Disaster" calls for an objective look at the consequences of this crisis -- hostility to religion, radical individualism, destruction of moral standards and the devaluing of human life -- showing how a just and civil society is being destroyed from within. "Courting Disaster" is a bold, thoroughly documented, and powerful challenge to all Americans to take action. And it offers a fresh, penetrating list of tactical strategies that citizens can employ before time runs out.

About the Author
PAT ROBERTSON has achieved national and international recognition as a religious broadcaster, philanthropist, educator, religious leader, statesman, businessman and author. He is the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., and founder and president of Regent University, the American Center of Law and Justice, Operation Blessing International Relief and Development, and several other organizations and broadcast entities. In 1988 he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the presidency of the United States. He has authored fifteen books, many of which have been national bestsellers. He holds a juris doctor degree from Yale University Law School and a master of divinity degree from New York Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Dede, have four children and fourteen grandchildren.

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