Religion, Terror, and Error: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Challenge of Spiritual Engagement by Douglas M. Johnston, Jr. is a brilliant book! It details changing the foreign policy paradigm of the United States. Mr. Johnston's new outlook would discard the old school philosophy of rational actor and convert it to faith-based awareness diplomacy. This all-encompassing book contains key concepts, ideas and proven strategies which lay the groundwork for change.
Johnston's description of differing perceptions among Americans and Muslims is phenomenal. The quote "when Americans say `secular' Muslims hear "Godless" though what is intended is "freedom to worship as you please"" defines one of many groundbreaking ideas. We Americans need more self-awareness. Once obtained, communication will improve ten-fold with the global village. This will prevent conflicts and end economic sanctions.
His concepts include embracing: the "Children of Abraham" metaphor for inclusion, shifting from religious exclusion to one using faith based diplomatic channels, creating Religious Diplomatic attachés for understanding faith and culture, supporting organic suasion and tapping the American-Muslim community for more support and two way dialog.
The United States desperately needs to realign foreign policy to understand the religious rage and factors that create it. Communicating with our enemies through a philosophy of servant-leadership and respectful engagement is vital. These ideas lead us from the knee jerk military reactions (9/11, Iraq, etc) to the OODA Loop, mutual empathy, leading by example and not by force, as "...we do not understand faith and its life-shaping power". Belief in empathy, justice, good will, and generosity of spirit is not mutually exclusive among Christianity, Islam or Judaism.
His strategies are a must read for present and future Presidents and Cabinet Members.
Finally, this foreign policy book which quotes Karen Armstrong, the Dalai Lama, and Sun Tzu to name a few is trailblazing. Again, a one-word review: BRILLIANT.
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