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    Just in, a review of  When Liberty Enslaves: The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics  by Jerry Aveta. "amazing work" Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite The first part of When Liberty Enslaves by Jerry Aveta looks at different events in American history that have influenced various social and political issues. Slavery, which was explicit, violent, and inhumane, caused a huge divide between Americans; the divide was worsened by religious influence. The issue culminated in the Civil War. How is slavery related to current racism? The second part explores issues that threaten democracy currently, like increased intolerance of minorities, reduced liberties, and voter suppression laws in many states. It also looks at religious extremism and how it’s not compatible with the Constitution, despite the notion by some groups that the Founding Fathers intended America to be a Christian nation. When Liberty Enslaves by Jerry Aveta rightly argues that we cannot conv...

      Just in, a review of  When Liberty Enslaves: The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics  by Jerry Aveta. "unique perspective on issues" Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite  Jerry Aveta's When Liberty Enslaves is an exploration of the chaotic relationship between religion and politics in the USA, as well as a call for focusing on the importance of true freedom and making wise political decisions. Since Jerry grew up in a predominately white New Jersey community in a second-generation Italian family, his reality was distant from the plight of blacks in the USA. Fortunately, he became more aware of this issue after witnessing George Floyd's death in 2020. From his personal views on slavery and the struggles of black Americans today to messages about Christian values, Jerry shares thought-provoking essays that address various political, social, and religious problems.  By looking into the history of the USA and events from Lincoln'...

  Just in, a review of When Liberty Enslaves: The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics by Jerry Aveta. Sometimes you pick up a book and it grabs you by the scruff of the neck, shakes you around a bit, and makes you exclaim, “Everyone needs to read this.” Reviewed by Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite Sometimes you pick up a book and it grabs you by the scruff of the neck, shakes you around a bit, and makes you exclaim, “Everyone needs to read this.” When Liberty Enslaves: The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics by Jerry Aveta was just such a book, for me. The author effectively compares the social conditions, political situation, religious involvement, and general environment of the United States before the Civil War with our current political environment. What drove the secessionists in 1860 was the economic need for slavery for the South to maintain its power and wealth, despite the moral arguments regarding the right of all to be free and equal. The author points out th...

  Liberty is one of the most cherished ideals in American life. It’s etched into our founding documents, echoed in our national anthem, and invoked in countless debates. But liberty is not the same as license—and confusing the two can have dangerous consequences. Inspired by  When Liberty Enslaves , this post explores how extremist movements often blur the line between principled freedom and reckless entitlement. ⚖️ What’s the Difference? Liberty  is freedom governed by law, ethics, and mutual respect. License  is doing whatever one wants, regardless of impact or consequence. Liberty invites responsibility. License rejects it. When individuals or groups claim the Constitution gives them the right to act without restraint—whether it’s refusing lawful orders, threatening others, or rejecting public safety measures—they’re not exercising liberty. They’re asserting license. 🔥 The Extremist Misuse of “Freedom” Extremist ideologies often weaponize the concept of liberty: ...