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Linda Seger, Th.D.


> > > WHAT’S THE STORY?
Contrary to popular political propaganda, America’s Christians are not exclusively card-carrying Republicans. The common idea that the religious base in this country is voting strictly Republican is just that—an idea, and an indefensible and politically divisive one at that.

Published to coincide with Presidential mid-term elections, JESUS RODE A DONKEY: Why Republicans Don’t Have the Corner on Christ (Adams Media; Hardcover; August, 2006) by noted theologian Linda Seger debunks the religious myths dividing America today. By exploring what it means to be a Christian and a Democrat—and by clearly showing how the two are not mutually exclusive, (as some Republicans claim) but rather inherently inclusive—Seger’s book breaks new ground.

> > > WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR AUDIENCE?
Seger bases her analysis on scripture, the legacy of Jesus, and Christian theology. By revealing the close relationship between core Democratic policy and Jesus’ teachings, Seger proves George W. Bush’s Republican base does not have the corner on contemporary Christian beliefs. She asks the questions:

If Jesus were alive today, would he:

- Feed the poor – or cut free school lunch programs?
- Comfort the old and infirm – or eliminate Social Security?
- Turn the other cheek – or invade Iraq?

Dr. Seger, who is both a Born-Again Christian and a Quaker, examines such issues as War and Peace, Abortion, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Civil Unions, Fear and Terrorism, the Problem of Bearing False Witness, the Environment. and Religious Divisiveness

She shows how some of Jesus’ teaching on these subjects has been misinterpreted, or simply ignored. And she explores what it means to be a Christian, and a Democrat and reveals the many ways in which the values Jesus espouses in the Bible correspond to the values Democrats call their own.

> > > WHO IS THE AUTHOR?
Uniquely qualified to write this book, Linda Seger is a theologian, author, and teacher. She holds a Th.D. from the Graduate Theological Union and an M.A. from The Pacific School of Religion and an M.A. from Immaculate Heart College Center in Los Angeles. Her media credits include The O’Reilly Factor and CNN. Seger resides in Cascade, Colorado.
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Dr. Linda Seger is available for interviews.
To schedule, please contact Beth Gissinger at beth.gissinger@adamsmedia.com or 508/427-6757
Website: http://www.jesusrodeadonkey-thebook.com


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