The Future of Faith in American Politics: The Public Witness of the Evangelical Center Contributor(s): Gushee, David P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602580715 ISBN-13: 9781602580718 Publisher: Baylor University Press OUR PRICE: $34.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: A provocative look at the political beliefs of evangelical Christians |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Religion, Politics & State |
Dewey: 261.709 |
LCCN: 2007040739 |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.87" W x 8.47" (1.26 lbs) 358 pages |
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Publisher Description: David Gushee argues convincingly that there is in U.S. politics an evangelical center of voters who do not identify with the politics and religion of either the right or the left. Although evangelical Christians are portrayed by the media as conservatives, Gushee claims that the evangelical movement includes nearly even numbers of voters on the right, in the center, and on the left of the political spectrum. He provides portraits of the major figures in each of the three camps, outlines the core convictions of the adherents, and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each group's positions. He suggests that the evangelical center is poised for growth; this book could be its manifesto. |