Highly derivative read. Thinly veiled references to real people like Barack Obama. Implied slights portraying Obama as a Muslim; which, whenever I hear it, all I see is tinfoil hat conspiracy theories. I like a little religion in my apocalyptic reads. This book however, is essentially an extremely long sermon which ultimately detracts from the story. They were just using religion to rationalize putting non-believers in an early grave and relieve any guilt for the characters. I think my biggest problem is that any true patriot believes in the entire constitution, including the first amendment, the freedom of religion, regardless of whether or not they share those beliefs. The author here clearly discriminates against other religions. There are better reads within this genre. I suggested looking elsewhere.