The Future of Faith in American Politics: The Public Witness of the Evangelical Center

by David P. Gushee

2021-01-05 19:40:34

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 conser... Read more
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. Less

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File size9 X 6 X 0.68 in
Print pages275
PublisherBaylor University Press
Publication date January 16, 2008
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781602580718
David P. Gushee is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia. His twenty other books includ...

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