Have you ever wondered what the heck is going on with Christian fundamentalists in America these days? America has been embroiled in a culture war, and it’s rooted in religious convictions. In our time, religious purism and zeal have become the most significant cause of conflict between nations and power struggles within nations. During the past forty years there has been extraordinary growth in the impact of religion on nations throughout the world, including the U.S. Its political influence has dramatically expanded. In large part, this has caused the current crisis in American politics. In Theocracy: Can Democracy Survive Fundamentalism? author P. J. Tierney examines political efforts by fundamentalists, particularly in the U.S. Drawing upon current events, history, psychology, ethics, political science, and the Bible itself, this course delves into contemporary Christian fundamentalism in its efforts to advance the vision of a form of American theocracy. It also offers practical suggestions to strengthen democracy within pluralistic American society.