God's Name in Vain

In this sequel to his best-selling The Culture of Disbelief, Stephen Carter redefines the role of religion in cultural politics, mapping out politics' involvement with religion from freeze-out to overzealous embrace.. Stephen Carter argues that American politics is unimaginable without America's religious voice. Using contemporary and historical examples, from abolitionist sermons to presidential candidates' confessions, he illustrates ways in which religion and politics do and do not mesh well and ways in which spiritual perspectives might make vital contributions to our national debates. He also warns us of the importance of setting out some sensible limits, so that religious institutions do not allow themselves to be seduced by the lure of temporal power, and offers strong examples of principled and prophetic religious activism for those who choose their God before their country.

ISBN 0465008879   Pages 264 ISBN13 9780465008872 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher The Perseus Books Group   Weight (grammes) 333 Imprint Basic Books   Published in New York Format Paperback   Height (mm) 229 Publication date 04 Oct 2001   Width (mm) 153 Library of Congress 00033741   Spine width (mm) 17 DEWEY 322.10973   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC21

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