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Why Waco? - Cults and the Battle for Religious Freedom in America (Paperback, Revised)
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Why Waco? - Cults and the Battle for Religious Freedom in America (Paperback, Revised)
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The 1993 government assault on the Branch Davidian compound near
Waco, Texas, resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and
eighty Branch Davidians, including seventeen children. Whether
these tragic deaths could have been avoided is still debatable, but
what seems clear is that the events in Texas have broad
implications for religious freedom in America.
James Tabor and Eugene Gallagher's bold examination of the Waco
story offers the first balanced account of the siege. They try to
understand what really happened in Waco: What brought the Branch
Davidians to Mount Carmel? Why did the government attack? How did
the media affect events? The authors address the accusations of
illegal weapons possession, strange sexual practices, and child
abuse that were made against David Koresh and his followers.
Without attempting to excuse such actions, they point out that the
public has not heard the complete story and that many media reports
were distorted.
The authors have carefully studied the Davidian movement, analyzing
the theology and biblical interpretation that were so central to
the group's functioning. They also consider how two decades of
intense activity against so-called cults have influenced public
perceptions of unorthodox religions.
In exploring our fear of unconventional religious groups and how
such fear curtails our ability to tolerate religious differences,
"Why Waco?" is an unsettling wake-up call. Using the events at
Mount Carmel as a cautionary tale, the authors challenge all
Americans, including government officials and media
representatives, to closely examine our national commitment to
religious freedom.
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