Faith for the Times

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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

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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

(12) Jerry Aveta – YouTube

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

Take five minutes to listen the above “Faith For the Times” Audio Book sample.

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” can be heard playing on both secular and sacred radio programming throughout the entire Christmas season. Originally written in Latin the hymn has its origins over 1,200 years ago in monastic life in the 8th or 9th century. It was a part of the “O Antiphons” which were selected pieces sung responsively by monasteries for seven days before Christmas Eve.

The 1851 translation by John Mason Neale from Hymns Ancient and Modern is the most prominent by far in the English-speaking world, but other English translations exist. Translations into other modern languages (particularly German) are also in widespread use.

The English words penned to this hymn almost a century and a half ago still carry that same vexing message. Written to Israel, a nation in bondage to Rome at the time, it was urging the arrival of the Messiah for deliverance of a nation and the spiritual renewal of its people. Today as we listen to those words that same plea for a nation’s deliverance and the spiritual renewal of its people applies not only to the nation of Israel but also Ukraine, the United States and other nations of the world.

The nation of Israel finds itself embroiled in a war with a terrorist group occupying the neighboring country of Palestine. Innocent civilians along with the militant components of both parties are being killed without a negotiated settlement in sight for the near future.

The nation of Ukraine finds itself facing another long winter of trying to gain back control of Russian occupied Ukraine territory. Despite severely reducing the Russian offensive capability they now are facing formidable defensive barriers to progress while allied support is wavering.

In the United States, as we are finally seeing some slow economic recovery from the effects of the 2020 pandemic, our political state is anemic. Our Congress is severely dysfunctional, content to be occupied with political vengeance in lieu of governing. We are about to face elections next year with the leading political opponent to our current president openly promising to move our country to an autocracy by promising to be a dictator “only on day 1.”

Each of these physical circumstances requires a spiritual intervention similar to the Israel of old described with the words “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.” We need a ransom, that is, someone with the capability to deliver each of these nations from the captivity of their unique circumstances. There is only One with the ability to deliver a nation while providing a pathway out of spiritual darkness. That is Emmanuel, the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

Dear Lord Jesus, during this season of celebration, we ask you once again to come and deliver our nations and renew our people once again. Let your peace and love reign and rule in our hearts. Amen.