| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 466 pages ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
"In a small Oregon town, American criminal history reached a tipping point when a series of sensational trials exposed the darkest side of American fundamentalism. Over the past decades, thousands of children had died at the hands of their own parents--legally. Local authorities knew why it was happening, and who was responsible--but did nothing--because faith-based neglect was not a crime. In the Name of God tells the story of how police, prosecutors, and a lone church member triumphed over religious zealotry. Though the fight against faith healing continues around the country, the triumph in Oregon shows a path towards a better future, in which no child needs to die for the sake of a parent's faith"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Prologue: Genesis -- Part One: The Book of Matthew. 1. The Serpent -- 2. God's Perfect World -- 3. Death and Dismemberment -- 4. The Exorcist -- 5. The Crime Family -- Part Two: The Book of Judas. 6. Betrayed with a Kiss -- 7. The Getaway -- 8. The Snitch -- 9. Crime Scene Investigators -- 10. Guilt and Innocence -- 11. The Wages of Sin -- 12. The Love of Judas -- Part Three: The Book of Revelation: 13. The First Great Awakening -- 14. Sacrificed on the Altar -- 15. Angel Baby -- 16. Police Work -- 17. Clackatraz -- 18. Tender Mercies -- 19. Healing the Blind -- 20. The Father, The Son -- 21. It Is Finished -- Epilogue: Exodus -- Index. |
| Subject |
Homicide -- Religious aspects -- Case studies.
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Religious fundamentalism -- United States -- Case studies.
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Healing -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Case studies.
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Medical care -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Case studies.
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Child welfare -- United States -- Case studies.
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| ISBN |
9781250005793 hardback |
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1250005795 hardback |
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