the conditions and possibilities of faithful witness /
Luke Bretherton
Malden, MA :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2010
xv, 251 p. ;
24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Faith-based organizations and the emerging shape of church-state relations -- Local: Augustine, Alinsky, and the politics of the common good -- National: Christian cosmopolitanism, refugees, and the politics of proximity -- Global: consumerism, fair trade, and the politics of ordinary time -- Conclusion: toward a politics of hospitality and a theology of politics
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Relations between religious and political spheres continue to stir passionate debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Through a combination of theological reflection and empirical case studies, this text offers timely and invaluable insights into these crucial issues facing 21st century societies