Religion and Politics in America

An Encyclopedia of Church and State in American Life [2 volumes]

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Religion and Politics in America

An Encyclopedia of Church and State in American Life [2 volumes]

Description

There has always been an intricate relationship between religion and politics. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelation of religion and politics from colonial days to the present.

Can a judge display the Ten Commandments outside of the courthouse? Can a town set up a nativity scene on the village green during Christmas? Should U.S. currency bear the "In God We Trust" motto? Should public school students be allowed to form bible study groups? Controversies about the separation of church and state, the proper use of religious imagery in public space, and the role of religious beliefs in public education are constantly debated. This work offers insights into contemporary controversies regarding the uneasy intersections of religion and politics in America.

Organized alphabetically, the entries place each topic in its proper historical context to help readers fully grasp how religious beliefs have always existed side by side—and often clashed with—political ideals in the United States from the time of the colonies. The information is presented in an unbiased manner that favors no particular religious background or political inclination. This work shows that politics and religion have always had an impact on one another and have done so in many ways that will likely surprise modern students.

Table of Contents

Alphabetic List of Entries
Guide to Related Topics
Preface
Introduction
Chronology
Entries A–Z
Recommended Resources
About the Editor and Contributors
Index

Product details

Published Jul 11 2016
Format Pack - Printer Assembled
Edition 1st
Extent 968
ISBN 9781598844351
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Illustrations 51 bw illus
Dimensions Not specified
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Frank J. Smith

Frank J. Smith, PhD, DD, is president of Tyndale I…

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