THE ROTTEN CROSS - JOANNA PODGÓRSKA

Joanna Podgórska's "The Rotten Cross" is a powerful and uncompromising analysis of the Church's role in Poland. The author exposes the claim of the state's secularity, showing numerous examples of the Church's interference in political and social life. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of power and the influence of religion on contemporary Poland. This book provokes reflection and discussion on values, morality, and the future of our country.

• Exposing the Church's influence on the state
• Analyzing pedophilia scandals and interference in politics
• Criticizing the financing of religious buildings with taxpayers' money
• Revealing disparities in the number of religious and history lessons in schools
• Provoking reflection on the role of religion in society
• Must-read for those interested in politics and society

In her book "The Rotten Cross," Joanna Podgórska uncompromisingly exposes the mechanisms that allow the Church to exercise real power in Poland. The author analyzes numerous examples, from the financing of religious buildings with taxpayers' money, through interference in politics, to the cover-up of pedophilia scandals. This book is an important voice in the public debate on the role of religion in a secular state.

The author points out that in Polish schools, religious lessons are present to a much greater extent than history or chemistry lessons. She emphasizes that a child can be forced by court to receive communion, which constitutes a violation of freedom of conscience. Podgórska also analyzes the Church's influence on legislative processes and political decisions, showing how much Poland is secular only in theory.

The book "The Rotten Cross" is not only criticism but also an attempt to understand the reasons for this state of affairs. The author analyzes the historical and social conditions that led to the strong position of the Church in Poland. Podgórska asks questions about the future of our country and about what the relations between the state and the Church should look like in a modern society. This is a read that makes you think and provokes action.

Wielka Litera publishing house presents a book that has caused many controversies and discussions. "The Rotten Cross" is a must-read for all who want to understand contemporary Poland and the role of the Church in our country. This book is an important voice in the public debate and provokes reflection on values, morality, and the future of our society. This is a read that will leave no one indifferent.