America Is a Democracy - Not a Theocracy (Paperback or Softback)

In this bold and meticulously reasoned work, Dr. Larry S. Milner – physician, attorney, historian, and founder of The Society for the Prevention of Infanticide – issues a powerful call to restore the integrity of the U.S. Constitution and safeguard American democracy from religious control.

Drawing on his expertise in medicine, law, and history, Dr. Milner proposes a Twenty-Eighth Amendment to enshrine in the Constitution a woman’s right to terminate an unwanted, nonviable pregnancy – a right previously recognized in Roe v. Wade and Casey but overturned in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. With clarity and conviction, he argues that the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision replaced constitutional interpretation with religious doctrine, contradicting the Founding Fathers’ intent to separate Church and State.

Through an engaging blend of historical narrative and constitutional analysis, Milner revisits the debates of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, traces the evolution of American common law on “quickening,” and demonstrates how the nation’s amendment process ensures that sovereignty ultimately lies with the people – not appointed officials or clerical authority.

This book is both a constitutional study and a moral appeal. It re-examines the meaning of “personhood,” confronts the misuse of religious belief in public policy, and offers a clear, practical solution for reconciling women’s rights, medical reality, and democratic principles.

Inside you’ll find:

• An original proposal for a 28th Amendment guaranteeing reproductive liberty
• A historical comparison of Roe v. Wade, Casey, and Dobbs decisions
• Insightful discussion of Republic vs. Democracy in America’s founding
• A defense of the separation of Church and State as vital to constitutional justice

About the Author
Dr. Larry S. Milner, MD, JD, MLS, is a board-certified internist, hematologist, and oncologist, as well as an attorney and historian specializing in ancient Hebraic, Greek, and Egyptian cultures. He is the author of Hardness of Heart, Hardness of Life: The Stain of Human Infanticide and numerous works on religion, law, and philosophy. In 2025, he was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who among America’s leading professionals.

Dr. Larry S. Milner, MD, JD, MLS is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, as well as an attorney. He received his medical training at the University of Illinois, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, and the National Institutes of Health. He trained at Loyola Law School in Chicago, and has a Master of Liberal Studies degree from Lake Forest College. In 2025, Dr. Milner was chosen for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who listing of the nation's top professionals, a distinction granted to individuals who have demonstrated noteworthy leadership and impact in their profession.Dr. Milner is the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Infanticide.In addition to being the author of Hardness of Heart, Hardness of Life: the Stain of Human Infanticide, for which he is an expert in the field of infanticide, Dr. Milner is also a recognized historian with expertise in Hebraic, Greek, and Egyptian cultures.