Affluence, autonomy, safety, and power—the central values of the American dream. But are they compatible with Jesus' command to love our neighbor as ourselves

This book explores the rise and increased acceptance of gambling in America, particularly the growth of the game of poker, as a means for examining changes to t

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A scathing indictment of America's failure to keep up with other advanced nations and to achieve its own most cherished goals. The chapters of the book focus on