Religion and Politics in America A Conversation |
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Editor:
| Cromartie, Michael |
Contribution by:
| Brooks, David Carter, Stephen DiIulio, John J. Elshtain, Jean Bethke Green, John C. Hatch, Nathan Krauthammer, Charles McGurn, William Ribuffo, Leo Rosen, Jeffrey Rosin, Hanna Shribman, David Wacker, Grant Weigel, George Wertheimer, Jack Woodward, Kenneth L. DiIulio, John J. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7425-4470-3 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2005 |
Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $138.00 |
Book Description:
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As religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate--particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based initiative office in the White House--journalists' ignorance about theological convictions has often worked to distort the public discourse on important policy issues. This timely book presents a series of conversations that will help policy makers and observers increase their understanding...
More DescriptionAs religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate--particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based initiative office in the White House--journalists' ignorance about theological convictions has often worked to distort the public discourse on important policy issues. This timely book presents a series of conversations that will help policy makers and observers increase their understanding of religion, religious communities, and the relgious convictions that inform the political activity of devout believers. This book is published in cooperation with the Ethics and Public Policy Center.