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We Won't Get Fooled Again: Where the Christian Right Went Wrong and How to Make America Right Again
“We Won t Get Fooled Again is an in-depth expose of the so-called Religious Right, the most reviled and feared voting bloc in the past 30 years of American politics. However, despite all of the attacks and the acclaim, there is little evidence the movement actually has accomplished any of its objectives, which is why Gregg and Steve sought out leaders in the movement to get their take on where the fight for righteousness in America went wrong. Readers will be agonized, traumatized, but also galvanized by what these Christian leaders have to say.”
262 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2011
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May 24, 2012
This book gives great insight into the inner workings of what most people call conservatives. Deace and Jackson correctly point out that there is a marked difference between a Christian and a republican/conservative. Conversely there are gross similarities between republican 'conservatives' and liberal socialists. they do however make a distinction between the two.
one will lead america to hell faster than the other.
the book was very negative, yet truthful, throughout. it was negative because of the nature of the discussion, not because the authors wanted to complain about why they don't have their slice of the pie. in fact the only times the authors mention themselves is in reference to an interview they conducted.
after trudging through this i was getting pretty hopeless about the future of america and the world. i was hoping for some glimmer of light at the end; something to encourage or a call to action. there was no correction to the problems presented which was rather disappointing. instead the authors wish for everyone to examine their individual lives and turn to Christ to lead them. this is good, but i was wanting some sort of national plan. a third party proposal. or maybe the collective voluntary relocation of a large part of the population and secede from the union. ok that was extreme, but after listening to deace on WHO radio for awhile i know the guy can be extreme. extremely right. which was why i was hoping he would have the answer.
he also gives an analogy i haven't yet wrapped my head around yet. he is 100% prolife and would never consider a candidate who would vote for a bill that saved 99% of unborn children simply because it does not save them all. he gives a biblical example which is where i get confused. he says that jesus left the 99 sheep to save the 1. so leaving 1% behind to die is unbiblical. fair enough. however, those 99 sheep are safe and the 1 is in danger. jesus does not risk the 99 by saving the 1. however, the candidate must look at all babies as being at risk-100% are in danger. if he can save 99% of them has he not done well? he has left 0 to save 99.
one will lead america to hell faster than the other.
the book was very negative, yet truthful, throughout. it was negative because of the nature of the discussion, not because the authors wanted to complain about why they don't have their slice of the pie. in fact the only times the authors mention themselves is in reference to an interview they conducted.
after trudging through this i was getting pretty hopeless about the future of america and the world. i was hoping for some glimmer of light at the end; something to encourage or a call to action. there was no correction to the problems presented which was rather disappointing. instead the authors wish for everyone to examine their individual lives and turn to Christ to lead them. this is good, but i was wanting some sort of national plan. a third party proposal. or maybe the collective voluntary relocation of a large part of the population and secede from the union. ok that was extreme, but after listening to deace on WHO radio for awhile i know the guy can be extreme. extremely right. which was why i was hoping he would have the answer.
he also gives an analogy i haven't yet wrapped my head around yet. he is 100% prolife and would never consider a candidate who would vote for a bill that saved 99% of unborn children simply because it does not save them all. he gives a biblical example which is where i get confused. he says that jesus left the 99 sheep to save the 1. so leaving 1% behind to die is unbiblical. fair enough. however, those 99 sheep are safe and the 1 is in danger. jesus does not risk the 99 by saving the 1. however, the candidate must look at all babies as being at risk-100% are in danger. if he can save 99% of them has he not done well? he has left 0 to save 99.
March 28, 2026
This book was written in 2011, and it is still relevant. Some things have gone better for conservatives, and some are even worse.
Jackson and Deace interview 15 people about where the conservative right went wrong, focusing on the John McCain and Mitt Romney Presidential runs. The interviewees each had a different slant on the two big issues that face Christian conservatives in giving their political support to candidates: abortion and homosexuality. Should conservative Christians support people like Romney and Cain when they aren't on the same page as right-wing Christians? Should you support the "lesser of two evils" as a Christian?
I consider myself a conservative Christian. I voted for Cain over Obama, but I didn't vote for Romney over Obama because he was Mormon. The "lesser of two evils" argument v. the not supporting a candidate who has anti-Christian views is tough.
I have always supported Trump in the three Presidential races he won, even though in the Primaries I supported Ted Cruz in 2016 and Ron DeSantis in 2024. I have always viewed Trump as too liberal for me. Especially on issues such as abortion and homosexuality. Yet Trump placed the Justices on the Supreme Court who overturned Roe v. Wade, which is good. The homosexuality issue has been ignored by Trump, who named Scott Bessant as Treasurer.
Same sex marriage and homosexuality have been accepted by our country, which is sad. The Bible is clear about this, but Christians ignore it. So what do Christians do today? This book makes you think about how important is God's Word in your life?
Jackson and Deace interview 15 people about where the conservative right went wrong, focusing on the John McCain and Mitt Romney Presidential runs. The interviewees each had a different slant on the two big issues that face Christian conservatives in giving their political support to candidates: abortion and homosexuality. Should conservative Christians support people like Romney and Cain when they aren't on the same page as right-wing Christians? Should you support the "lesser of two evils" as a Christian?
I consider myself a conservative Christian. I voted for Cain over Obama, but I didn't vote for Romney over Obama because he was Mormon. The "lesser of two evils" argument v. the not supporting a candidate who has anti-Christian views is tough.
I have always supported Trump in the three Presidential races he won, even though in the Primaries I supported Ted Cruz in 2016 and Ron DeSantis in 2024. I have always viewed Trump as too liberal for me. Especially on issues such as abortion and homosexuality. Yet Trump placed the Justices on the Supreme Court who overturned Roe v. Wade, which is good. The homosexuality issue has been ignored by Trump, who named Scott Bessant as Treasurer.
Same sex marriage and homosexuality have been accepted by our country, which is sad. The Bible is clear about this, but Christians ignore it. So what do Christians do today? This book makes you think about how important is God's Word in your life?
February 13, 2018
Even more relevant today since it was originally published.
July 9, 2017
A much needed book, that unfortunately will not be nearly as widely read as it should be. I recommend it for all Christian who are endeavoring to bring their Christian commitments to cultural engagements.
January 20, 2016
one of my favorite books. sad truth about the so called pro life groups.
April 28, 2013
excellent. relieved to know that I'm not the only one that feels betrayed.
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