{"product_id":"democracy-in-america-plammoottil-v-cherian-9798886440515","title":"Democracy in America: Is it in Peril?: Socio-Theological Reasons Why Democracies Fail or are in Danger","description":"\u003cp\u003eDemocracy in the world is backsliding in many countries around the globe at the present time due to various reasons. Different nations may have their own particular reasons such as socioeconomic inequality, poverty, failure of checks and balances that may result in an abrupt military coup d'etat to change from democracy to tyranny. In nations where democracy failed, there were no tanks on the street. Constitution of the land remained, but elected leaders became autocrats, maintaining a veneer of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica, being a nation with nearly 80 percent of Christians, has been the strongest democracy in the world who championed it as the model for the rest of the world. However, democracy in America appears to be in peril because of political bickering, partisan gridlock, and promulgation of falsities, misinformation, and faux faith by one political party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy introducing the foundational principles of democracy from the philosophical arguments of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, the author shows how and why the cornerstone of democracy in America shows signs of crumbling. The book vividly explains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolitics without God will shatter the foundation of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresent political system rejects the checks and balances laid by the founding fathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right wing has cultivated a spirit of untruth that spreads like a wildfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRejecting truth by political parties and leadership is a sign of strong delusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a clear moral bankruptcy in the present political sphere of our nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brightness of democracy in America which Tocqueville praised has been tarnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypocritic and dishonest leaders should not reign, lest the people be ensnared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican politicians must register their solemn oath in heaven to act in truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo nation can be established in one day but can shatter in one day by a despot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica must realign with God to lead the nation in truth, justice, and freedom for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemocracy turns to tyranny when a moral man becomes amoral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith biblical prophecies and instructions, the author shows that America faces a real threat to its democracy unless it resists tyrants with all their mind, soul, and strength, which is obedience to God who can anchor the nation on its solid foundation set by the Founding Fathers. Every citizen, political and judicial leaders of the nation, are the cupbearers and the watchmen of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plammoottil V. Cherian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798886440515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Covenant Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d","brand":"Plammoottil V. Cherian","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440864342271,"sku":"9798886440515","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_084bd040-9cf3-4f0b-919f-034d8995fd63.jpg?v=1777187180","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/democracy-in-america-plammoottil-v-cherian-9798886440515","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}