The author has attempted to answer the probing curiosity of young adults regarding faith and formalized religion, lending itself to ontological speculations. The uniqueness lies in the bringing together of scientific and religious precepts as a unified philosophy of "first beginnings," thus providing a clear, concise perspective on the moral nature of creation, our connection to the universe, and the concept of God as the icon of social stability-a compelling treatise forewarning America to our perilous future of secular self-will. The writing is in three sections, each self-contained yet interrelated. Throughout, the transcendence of our lustful obsession for both sensual and material gratification is accentuated, culminating in the deliverance of five guidelines to spiritual fulfillment.
The actions of our forefathers were guided by a societal conscience, that communal sense of altruistic fidelity. A simple handshake traditionally confirmed any agreement; adherence to the Golden Rule characterized social discourse. We as a nation reached the pinnacle of ethical behavior with the lessons of the Great Depression during the 1930's and the unifying effects of the ensuing war. Interdependency and moral fortitude solidified the American culture. People were drawn together by a common purpose and shared compassions. The self was subordinate to the greater urgency of national survival. A helping hand was extended across racial barriers and the political divide, relegating the unreasoning intellect to the threshold of ignorance. Social problems existed, to be sure, but our standards were not compromised to accommodate cultural inequities. With each newborn today, however, memories of the American past are further diluted by the cultural kaleidoscope of revisionist intent. As the shadow of history descends on "The Greatest Generation," all will have been forgotten of those glorious years.
About James B. Root
While possessing academic degrees in business administration (Memphis State University) and landscape architecture (University of Georgia), James B. Root has chronicled our cultural transformation, having experienced a professorial relationship with youthful Americans (West Virginia University) at a time when they and we as a nation witnessed the social upheaval of the late sixties and early seventies. As an award-winning poet, the author continues in the quest for ultimate truth and human understanding.
The author has attempted to answer the probing curiosity of young adults regarding faith and formalized religion, lending itself to ontological speculations. The uniqueness lies in the bringing together of scientific and religious precepts as a unified philosophy of "first beginnings," thus providing a clear, concise perspective on the moral nature of creation, our connection to the universe, and the concept of God as the icon of social stability-a compelling treatise forewarning America to our perilous future of secular self-will. The writing is in three sections, each self-contained yet interrelated. Throughout, the transcendence of our lustful obsession for both sensual and material gratification is accentuated, culminating in the deliverance of five guidelines to spiritual fulfillment.
While possessing academic degrees in business administration (Memphis State University) and landscape architecture (University of Georgia), James B. Root has chronicled our cultural transformation, having experienced a professorial relationship with youthful Americans (West Virginia University) at a time when they and we as a nation witnessed the social upheaval of the late sixties and early seventies. As an award-winning poet, the author continues in the quest for ultimate truth and human understanding.