Sacred Causes by Michael Burleigh is a thought-provoking and insightful book that delves into the complex relationship between religion and politics throughout history.

This comprehensive critique examines how religious belief has been used to justify bloody regimes and movements, from Stalin's Soviet Union to modern terrorism.

With eloquence and persuasiveness, Burleigh asks why no one foresaw the religious implications of massive Third World immigration and investigates what are now driving calls for a civic religion to counter the terrorist threats that have shocked the West.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate interplay between religion and politics in our world today.