On the eve of America's entry into World War II, a fierce debate raged among religious leaders over the United States's participation in the war. In <i>The End of Illusions</i>, Joseph Loconte brings together pieces from the most significant religious thinkers of the day about the responsibilites of America and Europe in the face of Nazi agressions. As America faces a new war on terror, the arguments from half a century ago resonate with renewed passion, clarity, and poignancy.