James Douglass examines the striking parallels between Jesus' plight and contemporary issues, focusing on the urgent call for radical conversion to prevent catastrophe. He emphasizes that just as Jesus faced the impending destruction of Jerusalem, today's society grapples with similar choices, highlighting the critical decision between embracing nonviolence or facing dire consequences. This exploration offers profound insights into the relevance of Jesus' message in addressing modern challenges.
THE ACCLAIMED BOOK, NOW IN PAPERBACK, with a reading group guide and a new afterword by the author. At the height of the Cold War, JFK risked committing the greatest crime in human history: starting a nuclear war. Horrified by the specter of nuclear annihilation, Kennedy gradually turned away from his long-held Cold Warrior beliefs and toward a policy of lasting peace. But to the military and intelligence agencies in the United States, who were committed to winning the Cold War at any cost, Kennedy’s change of heart was a direct threat to their power and influence. Once these dark "Unspeakable" forces recognized that Kennedy’s interests were in direct opposition to their own, they tagged him as a dangerous traitor, plotted his assassination, and orchestrated the subsequent cover-up. Douglass takes readers into the Oval Office during the tense days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, along on the strange journey of Lee Harvey Oswald and his shadowy handlers, and to the winding road in Dallas where an ambush awaited the President’s motorcade. As Douglass convincingly documents, at every step along the way these forces of the Unspeakable were present, moving people like pawns on a chessboard to promote a dangerous and deadly agenda.
The book holds significant emotional value within the community at Jonah House, serving as a foundational text alongside the Scriptures for reflection and discussion. Its enduring presence over 33 years, marked by a well-worn copy, highlights its impact on collective resistance and shared beliefs. The joy of its re-release emphasizes its importance in fostering communal ties and spiritual growth.
The book explores the critical choice facing humanity between nuclear destruction and a transformative, nonviolent kingdom. Jim Douglass emphasizes the urgency of this decision, comparing the potential outcomes to contrasting forms of lightning—devastating fire versus enlightening spirit. By reflecting on the teachings of figures like Jesus and Gandhi, the author advocates for a path of hope and transformation through nonviolence, urging readers to embrace a future rooted in peace rather than despair.
James Douglass, following the theme of his previous study of the JFK assassination, shows how those who conspired to kill Gandhi hoped to destroy a compelling vision of peace, nonviolence, and reconciliation. In tracing the story of Gandhi's early "experiments with truth" in South Africa, Douglass shows how Gandhi had early on confronted and over-come the fear of death. And, as with the case of JFK's death, he shows why this story matters today: what we can learn from Gandhi's truth and its opposition to the powers of his time. Book jacket.
