For a Christian America
a history of the religious right
Ruth Murray Brown
309 pages | ~9 hrs
For a Christian America
a history of the religious right
By Ruth Murray Brown
Understanding the complex relationship between faith and politics in America requires looking beyond headlines to examine the deeper currents that have shaped our national conversation. Ruth Murray Brown offers readers an illuminating exploration of how religious conviction transforms into political movement, tracing the remarkable journey of Christian conservatives from local communities to the corridors of power.
Drawing from over twenty-five years of dedicated research and personal interviews, this comprehensive study reveals the human stories behind one of America's most influential political movements. Brown examines how ordinary believers, motivated by their understanding of Christian heritage, organized themselves into a formidable cultural force that continues to shape American society today.
Rather than offering partisan commentary, this work provides objective analysis of a phenomenon that touches nearly every aspect of contemporary life. Readers will discover how grassroots organizing in the early 1970s evolved into sophisticated political networks, and why questions about religion's proper role in public life remain as relevant today as they were to the Founding Fathers.
For those seeking to understand the spiritual motivations behind political engagement, this book offers valuable insights into how personal faith translates into collective action. Whether you approach these questions from a place of curiosity, concern, or personal involvement, Brown's thorough examination provides the historical context necessary for meaningful dialogue about faith's place in American democracy.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Rechts (politiek)
- ✓ Explore Geschichte
- ✓ Explore Politik
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Christianity and politics
- ✓ Explore Christian coalition
- ✓ Explore Fundamentalismus
- ✓ Explore Neue Christliche Rechte
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Details
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books
- ISBN-13
- 9781573929738
- ISBN-10
- 1573929735
- Pages
- 309
- Language
- EN
