Pulpit and Politics presents the most current and comprehensive examination of the religious beliefs and political behavior at the advent of the new millenium. Based on data gathered during the 2000 presidential election, this study examines the relationship between belief and behavior, theology and politics, religious commitments and social activism from African-American, Baptist, Jewish, mainline Protestant, Roman Catholic and other religious groups. Pulpit and Politics is a treasure trove of historical, comparative, and statistical information about the political behavior of America's clergy.
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No scholar has ever attempted to do what Corwin Smidt does. Not only is Pulpit and Politics a historic first, but it also provides a succinct history of each group of clergy, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding their theological and political evolution. --Charles W. Dunn, Dean of Robertson School of Government, Regent University, author of Faith, Freedom, and the Future: Religion in American Political Culture (2003)
The intersection of religion and politics has always been central to the American experience. This book reports on how clergy from most of the major U.S. denominations view this relationship, paying special attention to how, when, and why these religious leaders have felt compelled to speak out. --Vanessa B. Beasley, Southern Methodist University, author of You, the People: American National Identity in Presidential Rhetoric (2004)
The intersection of religion and politics has always been central to the American experience. This book reports on how clergy from most of the major U.S. denominations view this relationship, paying special attention to how, when, and why these religious leaders have felt compelled to speak out. --Vanessa B. Beasley, Southern Methodist University, author of You, the People: American National Identity in Presidential Rhetoric (2004)
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Corwin Smidt (Ph. D. University of Iowa) is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the co-author and editor of numerous books including The Bully Pulpit, Religion and the Culture Wars, The New Religious Order in American Politics, and, from Baylor University Press, Religion as Social Capital.
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Based on data accumulated during the 2000 presidential election, Pulpit and Politics: Clergy in American Politics at the Advent of the Millennium is a selection of essays by learned authors concerning the interconnection of theology, politics, and social activism among clergy from a wide variety of religious groups, including Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Baptist, and more. From distinctions in politics between mainline and evangelical clergy, to patterns that can be seen to surface at the intersection of faith and electoral convictions, Pulpit and Politics is a seminal contribution to political science shelves. Especially recommended for academic libraries, Pulpit and Politics is also highly accessible and immersive for lay readers.
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The advent of the new millennium provides an important opportunity to examine afresh the theological and political positions expressed by clergy within contemporary American life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
constitutional amendment prohibiting all abortions, special governmental help, individual sanctification, responding clergy, responding pastors, surveyed clergy, pastors approve, candidate from the pulpit, improving public schools, other secular matters, mainline pastors, mainline clergy, transforming the social order, commit civil disobedience, responding ministers, clergy tend, encouraging alternatives, political cues, percent approving, various political activities, pastors tend, percent disagree, female clergy, percent approve, vote choice Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Assemblies of God, United States, Churches of Christ, Jesus Christ, African Americans, Middle East, Southern Baptist, Reformed Church, Ralph Nader, Christian Reformed, Church of the Nazarene, American Baptist, Pat Buchanan, Weak Democrat, Age Under, Community Size Farm, Education College Graduate, Election Al Gore, Seminary Graduate, Theological Views Held, Agreeing Jesus, Clergy Gender, Reporting Urged, Approving Take, Party Identification Strong Democrat New!
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The advent of the new millennium provides an important opportunity to examine afresh the theological and political positions expressed by clergy within contemporary American life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
constitutional amendment prohibiting all abortions, special governmental help, individual sanctification, responding clergy, responding pastors, surveyed clergy, pastors approve, candidate from the pulpit, improving public schools, other secular matters, mainline pastors, mainline clergy, transforming the social order, commit civil disobedience, responding ministers, clergy tend, encouraging alternatives, political cues, percent approving, various political activities, pastors tend, percent disagree, female clergy, percent approve, vote choice Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Assemblies of God, United States, Churches of Christ, Jesus Christ, African Americans, Middle East, Southern Baptist, Reformed Church, Ralph Nader, Christian Reformed, Church of the Nazarene, American Baptist, Pat Buchanan, Weak Democrat, Age Under, Community Size Farm, Education College Graduate, Election Al Gore, Seminary Graduate, Theological Views Held, Agreeing Jesus, Clergy Gender, Reporting Urged, Approving Take, Party Identification Strong Democrat New!
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- Assemblies of God: A Chapter in the Story of American Pentecostalism Volume 1 - To 1941 by Edith L. Blumhofer on 4 pages
- Evangelism Explosion 4th Edition by D. James Kennedy on page 141
- Distant Voices: Discovering a Forgotten Past for a Changing Church in Back Matter
- Jesus of Nazareth: Lord and Christ: Essays on the Historical Jesus and New Testament Christology by Joel B. Green on page 279
- Interest Group Politics by A. B. McKillop in Back Matter
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