Between Jesus and the market
Book Description
In this penetrating examination of contemporary American spirituality and politics, Linda Kintz explores the intricate relationship between religious conviction and market-driven ideology. Drawing from extensive research into organizations like the Christian Coalition and the Heritage Foundation, she investigates how deeply held spiritual beliefs intersect with conservative political movements.
Kintz delves into the compelling question of why many women embrace religious philosophies that appear to contradict their own interests, revealing the complex emotional landscape that drives political engagement. Through careful analysis of writings by prominent figures including Pat Robertson and Rush Limbaugh, she demonstrates how media personalities create frameworks of absolute truth validated through market success.
The author examines how conservative interpretations of sacred texts and founding documents shape contemporary debates around feminism, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ issues. Her investigation extends to emerging phenomena like militia groups, Christian entrepreneurship, and the Promise Keepers movement, showing how spiritual convictions translate into grassroots organizing and corporate influence.
This work challenges readers to understand the psychological and sociopolitical forces that motivate millions of Americans, revealing how emotions and beliefs increasingly determine public policy. Kintz offers a nuanced critique that acknowledges both the appeal of conservative Christianity and its implications for those outside traditional religious communities.
For anyone seeking to comprehend the intersection of faith, politics, and economics in modern America, this analysis provides essential insights into the spiritual motivations driving contemporary social movements.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Christianity
📄 Length: 313 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Konservativismus
- ✓ Explore Orthodoxie
- ✓ Explore Christianisme et politique
- ✓ Explore Evangelikale Bewegung
- ✓ Explore Christian conservatism
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Christianity
