Moral combat
Book Description
In the landscape of American spirituality, few topics generate as much heat as discussions around sexuality and moral values. R. Marie Griffith's compelling historical exploration reveals how contemporary religious and political divisions over intimate matters trace back to a pivotal moment nearly a century ago.
During the 1920s, as women secured voting rights and social norms began shifting, a previously unified Christian understanding of sexual morality started to fracture. What had once been shared beliefs among American Christians gradually splintered into competing visions, with liberal Protestants, fundamentalists, and Catholics finding themselves at odds over fundamental questions of human sexuality, education, and personal freedom.
Griffith demonstrates how these early theological disagreements evolved into the passionate political battles that define much of today's public discourse. Rather than emerging from nowhere, current debates around intimate relationships, reproductive choices, and gender roles represent the continuation of conflicts that began when different Christian communities chose divergent paths in interpreting moral teachings.
This scholarly yet accessible work offers readers insight into how religious communities navigate changing social landscapes and why certain topics remain so contentious in American public life. For those seeking to understand the spiritual and historical roots of contemporary cultural tensions, Griffith provides a thoughtful examination of how deeply held beliefs shape both personal faith and collective political action across generations.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 395 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore HISTORY
- ✓ Explore Protestant churches, relations, catholic church
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Christentum
- ✓ Explore Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer
- ✓ Explore Politik
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Religion, Politics & State
