When Liberty Enslaves - Paperback

by Jerry Aveta (Author)

Are we reliving the conflicts that once tore the nation apart?

When Liberty Enslaves draws powerful parallels between the era leading up to the Civil War and today's deeply polarized America. In both periods, elections became flashpoints, faith communities split along moral lines, and citizens on opposing sides claimed the same divine authority.

Part I explores how religious beliefs shaped the debate over equality during the Civil War, dividing a nation over who liberty was meant to serve.

Part II examines modern conflicts over abortion, gun rights, and personal freedom, where one group's liberty can feel like another's oppression.

Part III offers a path forward, focusing on how faith communities can help bridge the divide rather than deepen it.

Timely and thought-provoking, this book speaks to readers interested in religion and politics, American history, and the urgent challenge of national unity.

Gold Award/Category Winner (political nonfiction), American Writing Awards

Gold award, Literary Titan Book Awards

Independent Press Award

Illumination Book Awards gold medal