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. This guide will be published on the one-year anniversary of the September 11 tragedy.

In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, leading religion and Middle East expert Charles Kimball shows how all religious traditions are susceptible to these basic corruptions and why only authentic faith can prevent such evil.

The Five Warning Signs of Corruption in Religion
1. Absolute Truth Claims
2. Blind Obedience
3. Establishing the "Ideal" Time
4. The End Justifies Any Means
5. Declaring Holy War