With an introduction by J. Gordon Melton (Distinguished Professor of American Religious History; Baylor University); God Apple Pie (Religious Myths and Visions of America; revised edition); by Christopher Buck; is about an unusual religious topic: the United States of America ("America"). "America" is; at once; nation and notion; country and creed; republic and rhetoric. This book is about Providence and principle--the relationship of the supernatural world to the world's superpower. "America" is not in the Bible; nor in the Qur'an. Yet "America" today pulsates with religious significance. "America" is a word that has taken on mythic proportions. Eleven religions have been selected for their distinctive perspectives on America: (1) Native American religion (Iroquois); (2) Protestant Christianity (the Puritans); (3) the Christian Right; (4) Roman Catholicism; (5) Judaism (Orthodox; Conservative; Reform; and Reconstructionist); (6) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons); (7) Christian Identity (White nationalists); (8) Nation of Islam (Black nationalists); (9) Islam (especially Radical Islamists and Progressive Muslims); (10) Buddhism (Tibetan and Soka Gakkai); and (11) the Baha'i Faith. Over the course of American history; religious myths and visions of America tend to reflect an ever-changing American civil society; whether as a function of its social evolution or as a catalyst of it. The result is: Religions re-mythologize America. And: Religions re-envision America. God Apple Pie invites serious reflection on what it means to be an American; particularly from a religious perspective.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not as much info on the meditative part of things but a great start to learning principles lBy JBVery informative on the history of the Egyptian culture and spiritual beliefs. Not as much info on the meditative part of things but a great start to learning principles l.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Truth described with poetic eloquenceBy nova leeIf you want to be inspired to live by your highest spritual ambitions read this book. It is filled with profound truth described with poetic eloquence. Definately one that I will read many times over. One recommendation get the hard copy; got the digital for myself and the pictures are difficult to discern then bought one hard copy as a gift...wow way better.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. AmazingBy GambolAnother great book by the author. This is my second read and I'm not disappointed. This book delivers valuable information to anyone looking to advance their own meditation practices.
