Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis by Jimmy Carter

This book is a must-read for Christians with even a passing interest in politics. Carter is not afraid to tackle the tough topics such as America’s approach to war, diplomacy, poverty, abortion, and homosexual marriage. As a former president, humanitarian aid worker, naval officer, and educator in both secular and Christian institutions he uses both statistics and scripture to support his arguments. You may not believe everything he writes, but this book is definitely thought provoking and a launching pad for some serious discussion. Favorite Quote: “I believe that anyone can be successful in life, regardless of natural talent or the environment in which we live. This is not based on measuring success by human competitiveness for wealth, possessions, influence and fame, but adhering to God’s standards of truth, justice, humility, service, compassion, forgiveness, and love.”