Political Role Of Religion In The United States

Political Importance of Christian Churches in the 1980s

The political importance of Christian churches in the 1980s is the focus of this wide-ranging book of readings. Contributors begin by placing the current involvement of religious groups in politics in historical perspective and then analyze the politics and ideologies of both the religious right and religious left.

They also explore specific issues, including the separation of church and state, the impact of religious interest groups on public policy, religion and abortion, and feminist theological views.