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Thy Kingdom Come: How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America: An Evangelical's Lament
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| Title | Thy Kingdom Come: How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America: An Evangelical's Lament |
| ASIN | 0465005195 -
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| Category | Religious |
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| Last Modified | RP - September 26, 2006 08:56pm |
| Description | The distinguished author of Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory returns with a searing examination of a new generation of evangelical leaders who have hijacked the Christian faith on behalf of the Republican Party
For much of American history, evangelicalism was aligned with progressive political causes. Nineteenth-century evangelicals fought for the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, and public education. But contemporary conservative activists have defaulted on this majestic legacy, embracing instead an agenda virtually indistinguishable from the Republican Party platform. Abortion, gay marriage, intelligent design--the Religious Right is fighting, and winning, some of the most important political battles of the twentyfirst century. How has evangelical Christianity become so entrenched in partisan politics?
Deftly combining ethnographic research, theological reflections, and historical context, Balmer laments the trivialization of Christianity--and offers a rallying cry for liberal Christians to reclaim the noble traditions of their faith. |
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