Submitted by: Submitted by abashely
Views: 127
Words: 624
Pages: 3
Category: World History
Date Submitted: 04/16/2014 07:25 AM
Mark Parker, Author of the New Book Integrity, Examines Decline of Character and Ethics in Government and Society
1888 PressRelease This new book from Mark Parker examines the current state of character, ethics and morals in our society. Integrity is a new book from Mark Parker that casts a critical eye on the current state of character, ethics and morals. His premise is that these qualities are in decline among governmental, political, business, athletic, religious, educational and other leaders, and their lack of integrity is having a profoundly negative effect on our nation and society. Parker begins his examination of this crucial issue with brief biographical sketches of some of the Founding Fathers and other leaders of the American Revolution. His purpose is to reveal that, although they were as flawed as any other human, they also had a strong moral foundation. Without it, they could have never led the great mass of common people to break with England and be treated seriously by other nations. The pages of Integrity then turn to an analysis of the lives and leadership records of many recent U.S. presidents, legislators, athletes, clergy, businesspeople, educators and social influencers. The author is in search of those with the integrity to be considered equals of the Founding Fathers. "Moral character, honesty, ethics, principles, uprightness and reliability have virtually vanished from our local, state and federal governments, schools and universities, churches, and even our courts," said Parker. "We, as parents, teachers, clergy and even politicians, must awaken and assume responsibility for what is happening in our society before it crumbles like the Roman Empire." Parker's greatest concern is with the education and development of today's youth, who are too easily influenced by the questionable behavior of professional athletes, popular musicians, and movie and TV stars. ...