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基本説明
Explores how and why religion has to be mixed up with American politics.
Full Description
Despite talk of a "naked public square", religion has never really lost its place in American public life. As the 21st century opened, it was re-emerging in unexpected and paradoxical ways. Religious institutions were considered for expanded roles in welfare and education, at the same time that the limits of religious pluralism - as, for example, in the relation of Islam to American values - became a question of urgent public concern. This text explores how and why religion has to be mixed up with American politics. Uncovering philosophical, historical, legal and social roots of this relationship, these essays go beyond "hot-button" issues to reflect on the current interactions and future possibilities of religion and politics in America.
Contents
Part I The Big Picture: An Introduction to Religion and Public Policy, Hugh Heclo; Two Concepts of Secularism, Wilfred M. McClay; The Religious Conscience and the State in American Constitutional Law, 1789-2000, Charles J. Reid, Jr; What is a Public Religion?, Jose Casanova. Part II Religion in Political Action: Faith and Morals - Religion in American Democracy, Wilson Carey McWilliams; Faith in Politics, A. James Reichley; Mainstream Protestantism, "Conservative" Religion, and Civil Society, D.G. Hart. Part III Policy Applications: American Catholicism, Catholic Charities USA, and Welfare Reform, John A. Coleman, S.J.; Charitable Choice - Bringing Religion Back into American Welfare, Stanley W. Carlson-Thies; Public Education Changes Partners, Charles Glenn; With God on Their Side - Religion and American Foreign Policy, William Martin.