A leading religion and Middle East expert presents this much-needed look at the warning signs of corruption in each of the major religious traditions (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Buddhist) that lead to evil and violence in the world. The Five Warning Signs of Corruption in Religion:

- Absolute Truth Claims

- Blind Obedience

- Establishing the "Ideal" Time

- The End Justifies Any Means

- Declaring Holy War

Top Religion Book of 2002--"Publishers Weekly"