A significant portion of the book warns against present-day fundamentalist movements in the U.S. and abroad, describing them as a threat to democratic pluralism and human rights.

Parenti conducts a literalist examination of the Bible, highlighting narratives of violence, slaughter, and moral ambiguity that fundamentalists often use to justify exclusionary or reactionary agendas.

The book concludes with a call for organized democratic activism and "secular strength" to counter the influence of state-assisted theocracy. Finding the Work (PDF and Access)