christianity

"The author expresses and defends his view that today's Christian young adults lack maturity, positing causes and solutions within a biblical framework"--OCLC..

"Six myths lie at the heart of the American experience. Taken as aspirational, four of those myths remind us of our noblest ideals, challenging us to realize our nation's promise while galvanizing the sense of hope and unity we need to reach our goals. Misused, these myths allow for illusions of innocence that fly in the face of white supremacy, the primal American myth that stands at the heart of all the others"--Publisher.

"Recounts some of the most significant events in America's rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War [and] reveals a record of improbabilities and amazements that demonstrate what the Founders always believed: that events unfolded according to a master plan, with destiny playing an unmistakable role in lifting the nation to greatness"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a Christian view of American history from the discovery of America to the present.

Specifies five major myths that are paramount to the American experience, among them the myth of the Chosen Nation, the myth of the Christian Nation, and the myth of the Innocent Nation. Argues that by accepting these myths America risks the "egalitarian promise" of the Declaration of Independence.

Depicts the history of the United States from its Puritan days up through 9/11 and traces the development of American patriotism that has influenced the nation in both negative and positive ways. Includes chapter notes and an index.