ABSTRACT

The American invasion of Iraq was largely governed by faith-based policy. The "shock and Awe" strategy, alongside a grossly mismanaged occupation, led to the loss of American lives. Faith-Based War presents an analysis of the imperialist Christian militarism behind the Bush Administration. America’s self-perception as God’s Chosen is examined and its catastrophic results detailed. The book offers an ethical, political and theological perspective on the perversion of Christian teaching behind the war in Iraq and the moral culpability of the American empire.

chapter |11 pages

Introduction

Faith-based War

chapter |15 pages

American Blindspot

chapter |16 pages

Defending God's Chosen

chapter |17 pages

Limitless Divine Sanction

chapter |19 pages

The Fire of Freedom

chapter |17 pages

Drinking the Kool Aid

chapter |15 pages

Avenging Angel

chapter |20 pages

Six-gun Saviors

chapter |22 pages

A Theology of Torture

chapter |7 pages

Coda

Hooded Man