Faith for the Times

Since the publication of “When Liberty Enslaves – The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics” by MSI Press in August 2024 it has been the recipient of several awards. Following are the results to date including those in consideration for award.

2024 Literary Global Book Awards awarded winner in the category of History and a finalist in both categories of Inspirational and Social Change. For more information see Facebook tag @LiteraryGlobalBookAwards and include hashtags like #LiteraryGlobalAwards #2024Winners or website https:literaryglobal.com

2024 American Writing Awards winner in the Political category and a finalist in the category of Religion. For more information see https://americanwrtingsawards.com

The 2025 Independent Press Award “When Liberty Enslaves Winner in the Category of Politics 2025. See details of the award by selecting the following the following tag.

https://www.independentpressaward.com//2025winners/9781957354507

2025 Illumination Book Awards Gold Medal Finalist; Enduring Light Category L1: Christian Thought. (Highly noted Christian based award program.) More details available at the following: Christian Book Awards| Illuminationawards.com .

Additionally “When Liberty Enslaves – The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics” is still under consideration for the following awards: Next Generation Indie Book Awards to be awarded May 2025; and the 2025 Independent Press Award to be awarded in March 2025.

Following is a recent MSI Press (publisher of “When Liberty Enslaves” December newsletter covering details of the above award.

https://mailchi.mp/dcc9a1cc58ca/are-you-ready-to-embark-on-an-emotional-journey-16572278

Literary Titan has posted a four question author interview on their homepage dated Oct 13th. It answers the questions: why the book, what is the research behind the book, why the importance to share the book, and what is the one thing people point out after reading the book? The answers to these questions can be read at the following link.

Author Interview Link: https://wp.me/p3cyvH-t7b

Literary Titan has given “When Liberty Enslaves – The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics” a Five Star Award – their highest level award. Following is Literary Titan’s book review that can be found at https://literarytitan.com

When Liberty Enslaves: The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics by Jerry Aveta offers a detailed look at how the intersection of faith and politics has shaped the course of American history, particularly through the lens of liberty. The book draws comparisons between the pre-Civil War era and the present day, exploring how issues like faith, politics, and social justice continue to divide the nation. It examines themes like freedom, enslavement, and the consequences of intertwining religious beliefs with government decisions. Aveta ultimately reflects on the parallels between America’s past and its current political climate.

Aveta’s writing gets personal quickly, which makes the book feel relatable. The introduction about his disinterest in history early on hit home for me. I wasn’t expecting such a confession in a book that digs into heavy political and social themes. But it worked. The way he ties his personal disinterest in history to his eventual realization of its importance drew me in. There’s a clear shift when he discusses how today’s political climate echoes the tensions before the Civil War. That felt eerie and relevant, especially the parts comparing faith’s role in both eras. Aveta doesn’t just lecture; he reflects and invites you to think about it with him. One thing that kept me hooked was the comparison between old and current political issues. Aveta draws bold parallels between the pre-Civil War issues of slavery and today’s debates around gun rights and abortion. I didn’t expect the sections about the sanctity of life and how they pit people of the same faith against each other. That hit hard. The discussion on gun rights, especially how people interpret “liberty” differently in this context, made me stop and think. Aveta’s point about one person’s liberty potentially enslaving another was something I hadn’t considered before, and it made the book feel timely.

When Liberty Enslaves is a thought-provoking and timely read that encourages deep reflection on the role of faith in politics. Jerry Aveta’s personal approach, historical insight, and the way he connects the past to our present make the book both engaging and eye-opening. It’s a call to reconsider the impact of intertwining religion with governance, and it challenges readers to think critically about the state of liberty in America today. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone interested in politics, history, or religion.

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Now available at all major book outlets including MSI Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

There is a common experience between our experiences today and those before the Civil War many years ago.  The effect of the intersection of faith and politics during these two experiences has had on the elections and governance of our nation is uncanny in their similarities.  Both times an election insurrection was stopped by the sitting vice president.  During both times, people of the same faith were on both sides of the day’s social issues, claimed God’s favor, and were willing to divide the nation over those competing positions.  

This unique writing bridges the divide between secular and sacred writing.  Secular authors focus on outcomes of elections, views on policies, and denominational trends.  Sacred authors focus on different perspectives.  Some are highly critical of the political behaviors of people of faith.  Some offer an apologetic approach for pastors and clergy because of the difficult circumstances jeopardizing their careers.   This writing covers the secular results caused by the sacred issues of faith. This is a unique writing relevant to our times.

Also now available on Amazon as a softcover book, E book, and an Audiobook (see below) . Also available on Barnes & Noble and all major book outlets.

When Liberty Enslaves: The Toxic Blend of Faith and Politics

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Select You Tube address above to view recently released Audio Book author interview and new book trailer for “Faith for the Times – From the Shadows into the Marvelous Light”

Also on You Tube check out the Reader House Author Roundtable at the following address. Jerry Aveta’s interview starts at about 39:30

Epigraph by Abraham Lincoln

Introduction to “Faith for the Times”