American Values, Religious Voices

“The letters in this remarkable collection, written by religious scholars representing Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh traditions, remind us of fundamental American values sorely threatened today, as our nation is riven by deep socio-political divisions… A clarion call, not only to our leaders in Washington, but to us ‘the people,’ to enact the values that have made our nation a beacon of promise—freedom, justice, hospitality, tolerance, respect, and equal rights for all people. Their call is both timely and urgent.”  ~William Madges, John J. and Robert E. Beckman Chair, theology department, Xavier University

“This book beautifully demonstrates what a national narrative that includes all of our religious diversity could look like. Every letter is a powerful reminder from each writer’s own unique religious point of view of the sacredness of the American promise. In order to maintain our fidelity to this promise, the contributions of our different religions must become part of the broader American story. This book is an important contribution to that conversation.” ~Zeenat Rahman, Director, Inclusive America Project, the Aspen Institute

“In dark times of moral crisis throughout history, it has been the prophetic visionaries of faith who have imagine an elevated world and inspired humankind to create a more enlightened and just reality. This unprecedented multi-faith compilation of fearless truth-telling and unconventional wisdom is not only a testament to the evolved virtues of the modern paradigm of American religious values, its life-affirming dissent and collective innovation of next-level American liberty is a critical model and movement for our age.” ~Rev. Jennifer Crumpton, author of Femmevangelical: The Modern Girl’s Guide to the Good News.

“Every citizen interested in the spiritual life of our country will want to have this wonderful book. Considered together, these remarkable letters constitute an inspiring tableau of America’s unique religious diversity, challenging our nation to be true to its moral compass."
  ~Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director, the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives & Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of American Jewish History, Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion