Politics and religion /
Politics and religion /
Debra A. Miller, book editor.
- 170 pages ; 23 cm.
- Current controversies .
- Current controversies. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Religion and politics are inseparable / Religious traditions can play a healthy role in politics / Religious fundamentalism has transformed conservative politics into a religious jihad / What role should religion play in politics, judicial decisions and laws? / Majority of Americans think churches should stay out of politics / President Barack Obama's health insurance mandate violates the religious beliefs of Catholic institutions / US government has taken a number of actions that restrict religious freedom / Religious freedom under assault / Obama's defense of religion / Protecting access to birth control does not violate religious freedom / Catholic bishops want to deny women the religious freedom to choose contraception / Religious persecution is widespread around the world / Islam has emerged as a political force in the Middle East / Fear the Muslim Brotherhood / Forget the Brotherhood. It's Egypt's generals who should worry us / Egyptians rethink religion and politics as they vote / Good government does not have to be secular / President Barack Obama should support a constitutional amendment to secure religious freedom / Religious rights vs. The public's right / Religious institutions operating public accommodations must obey secular laws / United States should promote the Christian ideals of religious freedom and democracy around the world / Pierre Whalon -- Robert Jensen -- Neal Gabler -- Brian Faller -- The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life -- Mike Brownfield -- Sarah Pulliam Bailey -- Thomas S. Kidd -- Steve Chapman -- Robert Creamer -- Jessica Coblentz -- Andy Bannister -- Michael A. Lange -- Andrew C. McCarthy -- Mehdi Hasan -- Lucy Chumbley -- Elizabeth Shakman Hurd -- Rodney K. Smith -- Oliver Thomas -- Charles J. Chaput. Should religion play a role in US politics? Does government interfere with religious freedom? What role does religion play in international politics? How should the United States balance religion and politics in the future?
Explores whether religion should play a role in American politics; how the government interacts with religious freedom; the role religion plays in international politics; and how the United States should balance religion and politics in the future.
9780737768848 0737768843 9780737768855 0737768851
2012051657
Religion and politics.
Religion and politics.
Politik.
Religion.
Religionsfreiheit.
Staat.
Religion and politics.
USA.
BL65.P7 / P6377 2013
322/.1
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Religion and politics are inseparable / Religious traditions can play a healthy role in politics / Religious fundamentalism has transformed conservative politics into a religious jihad / What role should religion play in politics, judicial decisions and laws? / Majority of Americans think churches should stay out of politics / President Barack Obama's health insurance mandate violates the religious beliefs of Catholic institutions / US government has taken a number of actions that restrict religious freedom / Religious freedom under assault / Obama's defense of religion / Protecting access to birth control does not violate religious freedom / Catholic bishops want to deny women the religious freedom to choose contraception / Religious persecution is widespread around the world / Islam has emerged as a political force in the Middle East / Fear the Muslim Brotherhood / Forget the Brotherhood. It's Egypt's generals who should worry us / Egyptians rethink religion and politics as they vote / Good government does not have to be secular / President Barack Obama should support a constitutional amendment to secure religious freedom / Religious rights vs. The public's right / Religious institutions operating public accommodations must obey secular laws / United States should promote the Christian ideals of religious freedom and democracy around the world / Pierre Whalon -- Robert Jensen -- Neal Gabler -- Brian Faller -- The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life -- Mike Brownfield -- Sarah Pulliam Bailey -- Thomas S. Kidd -- Steve Chapman -- Robert Creamer -- Jessica Coblentz -- Andy Bannister -- Michael A. Lange -- Andrew C. McCarthy -- Mehdi Hasan -- Lucy Chumbley -- Elizabeth Shakman Hurd -- Rodney K. Smith -- Oliver Thomas -- Charles J. Chaput. Should religion play a role in US politics? Does government interfere with religious freedom? What role does religion play in international politics? How should the United States balance religion and politics in the future?
Explores whether religion should play a role in American politics; how the government interacts with religious freedom; the role religion plays in international politics; and how the United States should balance religion and politics in the future.
9780737768848 0737768843 9780737768855 0737768851
2012051657
Religion and politics.
Religion and politics.
Politik.
Religion.
Religionsfreiheit.
Staat.
Religion and politics.
USA.
BL65.P7 / P6377 2013
322/.1