Terror and Civilization: Christianity, Politics, and the Western Psyche

Terror and Civilization Christianity Politics and the Western Psyche Drury regards the political problems of the modern world to be thoroughly Biblical In the politics of the st century we find two equally arrogant and self righteous civilizations confronting one an

Drury regards the political problems of the modern world to be thoroughly Biblical In the politics of the 21st century, we find two equally arrogant and self righteous civilizations confronting one another Each is convinced that it is on the side of God, truth and justice, while its enemy is allied with Satan, wickedness, and barbarism The language of diplomacy and compDrury regards the political problems of the modern world to be thoroughly Biblical In the politics of the 21st century, we find two equally arrogant and self righteous civilizations confronting one another Each is convinced that it is on the side of God, truth and justice, while its enemy is allied with Satan, wickedness, and barbarism The language of diplomacy and compromise has been replaced by the language of jihad or the struggle against the cosmic forces of evil Life is radicalized and all choices are polarized Politics properly understood is eclipsed Drury urges us to transcend the Biblical view of the world Instead, she argues in favor of a genuinely liberal, secular, and pluralistic understanding of politics.