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The Future of Faith in American Politics: The Public Witness of the Evangelical Center
Contributor(s): Gushee, David P. (Author)
ISBN: 1602580715     ISBN-13: 9781602580718
Publisher: Baylor University Press
OUR PRICE:   $34.64  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2008
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Annotation: A provocative look at the political beliefs of evangelical Christians
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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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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.