Rhetorical Analysis Thesis

A Government in Thrall to Religion

While very disagreeable on certain points, Zindler is very effective in delivering a clear-cut argument about how religion has taken over the government. Even for those who are religious, his arguments are very powerful because they are directed with force and backed up with sound logic. Like the "Faith in America" speech, this article fails to see the point of view of the opposing side. However, this articles has a specific audience and is very persuasive to one belonging to that audience.

Zindler appeals to science, not necessarily with facts but with real-world problems that seems to be blatantly avoided by the Bush administration. He also appeals to those who want to be informed by mentioning the ignorance that religion throws on science and reality. His use of rhetoric keeps the reader interesting, feverishly continuing to read to know what he has to say next. Even though this article was published in an atheist magazine, he still strongly appeals to atheists with his call to action being even more urgent because of his use of 'We' and the way he comes across as an authoritative figure by telling people that they have a responsibility to dispel the blind religion in the government due to the Bush administration.