Kentucky State Treasurer Jonathan Miller, a rising star in the Democratic party and the leading advocate for a broader discussion of faith within politics, identifies ten nonpartisan values that unite all Americans, and uses Old Testament stories to highlight them. As an elected official in a "red" and largely Christian state, he has come to understand that although faith is often the source of divisiveness, the language of faith can bring Americans together. Inspiring stories from the Hebrew Bible illustrate Miller's plan to form a Compassionate Community. He shows that these lessons have the power to strengthen our country for future generations.
Synopsis
Jonathan Miller, a rising star of the Democratic party, uses the Bible to show what unites Americans
Publishers Weekly
For too long, we've seen the pitfalls of mixing religion and politics. Miller, state treasurer of Kentucky and an active leader of such groups as the Democratic Leadership Council and the United Jewish Communities, manages to gently merge the two into a less-than-gentle plea for American compassion in virtually all corners of our country. Each chapter begins with a concept highlighted by a Hebrew Bible hero and then quickly turns to politics. For example, through Moses and his representation of freedom, Miller lays out a 10-point plan for giving our military and their families the respect, help and benefits he believes they deserve. Jacob's story provides the backdrop for a particularly intriguing chapter on finance, covering everything from predatory credit card companies to identity theft and a call for national financial education. Tempered with anecdotes from his own experiences, political and otherwise, Miller provides extensive examples of successful state programs across the country that he thinks can and should be implemented at the national level. He takes care to consider not just the followers of the Abrahamic religions but Eastern faiths as well as no particular faith at all, making this a must-read for all Americans concerned about the future of their country. (Oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
About the Author, Jonathan Miller
Since the third grade, Jonathan Miler has aspired to become an author. He has written plays in elementary school. He has written poetry for his college newspaper. Now, he is currently in the process of writing a science fiction novel.
Jonathan resides in Pasadena, California where he was born and raised.
For too long, we've seen the pitfalls of mixing religion and politics. Miller, state treasurer of Kentucky and an active leader of such groups as the Democratic Leadership Council and the United Jewish Communities, manages to gently merge the two into a less-than-gentle plea for American compassion in virtually all corners of our country. Each chapter begins with a concept highlighted by a Hebrew Bible hero and then quickly turns to politics. For example, through Moses and his representation of freedom, Miller lays out a 10-point plan for giving our military and their families the respect, help and benefits he believes they deserve. Jacob's story provides the backdrop for a particularly intriguing chapter on finance, covering everything from predatory credit card companies to identity theft and a call for national financial education. Tempered with anecdotes from his own experiences, political and otherwise, Miller provides extensive examples of successful state programs across the country that he thinks can and should be implemented at the national level. He takes care to consider not just the followers of the Abrahamic religions but Eastern faiths as well as no particular faith at all, making this a must-read for all Americans concerned about the future of their country. (Oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
