As a student of the Bible and law I think Carol M. Swain has done a marvelous job analyzing the forces of deception rapidly reshaping America’s morals, social policies, and culture in her book, “Be The People”. As a Christian Swain writes from her perspective while also offering an unbiased doorway into the information America needs to turn this country back in the right direction.
“Be The People” equips readers with sound facts about the founding of our nation, our present state as a nation, and where we are headed if we remain on the course we are on. However, Swain gives her readers the tools to make informed decisions, calls us to action, and gives reasonable advice and direction to change course. There’s enough information in this book to inform any American of the issues we face in this country concerning our Spiritual lives, our legal system, and our political system. “Be The People” addresses three major groups of American society with her call to action. First she speaks to 78 % of Americans who profess a belief in the Judeo-Christian God and who find themselves increasingly disillusioned with the ethical and moral shifts in our political and social institutions. Second, at the end of each chapter you can find the tools for action laced with Swain’s advice for how to be proactive in shifting our country back on track. And to top the tools and advice off Swain encourages debate among readers. And lastly, as one reviewer noted, the book offers atheists and secular humanists an opportunity to examine closely the values and principles that motivate a segment of the population they disparage as the Christian Right”; (Swain).
Swain fearlessly deals with the deceptions disguised as “freedom of choice” that have entered our culture and presents the historical and biblical roots of these issues. So whether a person shares the faith Swain and I have as Christians or not, the book is a must read. Why? The information alone is worth your time. Just like the author of this book, I too “urge you to read this book carefully, educate yourself on the issues and facts, and then join the thousands of Americans who are taking the risk to restore our country’s faith and values.”