Title: Godless: The Church of Liberalism
Author: Ann Coulter
First published January 1, 2006
310 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781400054206 (ISBN10: 1400054206)
Rating: 3.32
Overview
In “Godless: The Church of Liberalism”, Ann Coulter presents a thought-provoking analysis of the liberal ideology in America. Coulter argues that liberalism, with its rejection of traditional religion and the idea of God, has become the new state religion of the country.
Through her sharp wit and deep insights, Coulter exposes the sacraments, holy writ, clergy, churches, and infallibility of liberalism. She also challenges the liberal creation myth of Darwin’s theory of evolution, revealing it to be nothing but bogus science.
Coulter’s book is a fearless confrontation with the high priests of the Church of Liberalism, and a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of liberalism in America today.
About the Author
Ann Coulter is a renowned author, having written seven New York Times bestsellers. Her works include “Guilty: Liberal Victims and Their Assault on America,” “If Democrats Had Any Brains, They’d Be Republicans,” “Godless: The Church of Liberalism,” “How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must),” “Treason: Liberal Treachery From the Cold War to the War on Terrorism,” “Slander: Liberal Lies About the American Right,” and “High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case Against Bill Clinton.”
Coulter is a legal correspondent for Human Events and writes a popular syndicated column for Universal Press Syndicate. She frequently appears on various TV shows, such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Hannity, The O’Reilly Factor, The Glen Beck Show, and HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher.
Coulter has been profiled in numerous publications, including TV Guide, the Guardian (UK), the New York Observer, National Journal, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle magazine. She was the cover story of Time magazine in April 25, 2005.
In 2001, Coulter was recognized as one of the top 100 Public Intellectuals by federal judge Richard Posner. Coulter is originally from Connecticut and graduated with honors from Cornell University School of Arts & Sciences.
She later received her J.D. from University of Michigan Law School, where she was an editor of The Michigan Law Review.
Coulter has worked as a clerk for the Honorable Pasco Bowman II of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and as an attorney in the Department of Justice Honors Program for outstanding law school graduates. After practicing law in private practice in New York City, Coulter worked for the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she handled crime and immigration issues for Senator Spencer Abraham of Michigan.
She then became a litigator with the Center For Individual Rights in Washington, DC. The public interest law firm is dedicated to the defense of individual rights, with particular emphasis on freedom of speech, civil rights, and the free exercise of religion.
Editoral Review
Ann Coulter’s Godless: The Church of Liberalism is a controversial and divisive book that offers a scathing critique of the liberal ideology and its supposedly godless nature. Coulter is a well-known conservative commentator and author who has made a name for herself as a provocateur and lightning rod for political debate.
In Godless, she takes aim at the left-leaning political and cultural establishment, arguing that their rejection of traditional values and religious beliefs has led to a moral and spiritual decline in America.
The book is written in Coulter’s trademark style, which is characterized by sharp wit, biting sarcasm, and a willingness to take on sacred cows. She is unapologetic in her criticism of liberalism and its adherents, and her arguments are often confrontational and confrontational.
The book is part polemic, part manifesto, and part cultural commentary, and it is aimed squarely at a conservative audience who are sympathetic to her views.
The plot of Godless is not a traditional narrative in the sense that it does not follow a linear plotline or feature a cast of characters. Instead, the book is organized thematically, with each chapter focusing on a particular aspect of the liberal agenda, such as environmentalism, feminism, and the separation of church and state.
Coulter argues that these issues are part of a larger ideological project to undermine traditional values and replace them with a secular, progressive worldview.
One of the strengths of Godless is Coulter’s ability to marshal a wealth of data and examples to support her arguments. She is a skilled researcher and writer, and she is able to distill complex issues into clear and concise arguments.
She is also a gifted polemicist, and her writing is often incisive and entertaining.
However, the book is not without its flaws. Coulter’s style can be polarizing and off-putting to some readers, and her arguments can be overly simplistic at times.
She also tends to rely on anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous analysis, which can weaken her case.
Overall, Godless is a book that will appeal to a specific audience – namely, conservative readers who are looking for a provocative and entertaining take on the liberal agenda. While the book has its flaws, it is a well-written and passionately argued work that will undoubtedly spark debate and discussion.
For those interested in the intersection of politics and religion, Godless is a must-read.
