عنوان

Taking faith seriously /

(Number (ISBN

0674017102

(Number (ISBN

0674020480

(Number (ISBN

9780674017108

(Number (ISBN

9780674020481

Erroneous ISBN

0674017102

Number

b752276

Title Proper

Taking faith seriously /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Mary Jo Bane, Brent Coffin, Richard Higgins.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Cambridge, Mass. :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Harvard University Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2005.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (381 pages)

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-372) and index.

Text of Note

Whether simply uneasy or downright hostile, the relation between religion and liberal democracy in this country has long been vexed and complex--and crucial to what America is and aspires to be. Amid increasingly contentious exchanges over fundamentalism, abortion rights, secularism, and pluralism, this book reminds us of the critical role that religion plays in the health and well-being of a democracy. A healthy democracy draws strength from a rich civic and social life, many forms of which are religious. Moreover, these contributions are anchored in the intrinsic commitments of faith, commitments that extend over time, linking generations past and present. Strengthening these commitments and practices, the authors suggest, will also fortify pluralistic civil society and democratic participation. Their book provides the analytical tools and historical perspective for building and reinforcing such a constructive engagement between religion and liberal democracy--and for understanding the ongoing dialogue between secular political philosophy and communities of faith. Taking Faith Seriously offers nine case studies that describe the multiple and subtle roles that religion plays on many levels in our civic life: increasing moral and social "capital," inspiring citizens to serve their neighbors, building relationships across barriers of race and income, and providing a moral vision of what kind of society we are called to be.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

00011705

Title

Taking faith seriously.

International Standard Book Number

9780674017108

Christian sociology-- United States.

Christianity and politics-- United States.

Church and social problems-- United States.

Christentum

Christian sociology.

Christianity and politics.

Church and social problems.

Politik

RELIGION-- Christian Life-- Social Issues.

RELIGION-- Christianity-- General.

United States.

7

REL-- 012110

REL-- 070000

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Edition

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Book number

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Bane, Mary Jo.

Coffin, Brent.

Higgins, Richard,1952-

Date of Transaction

20201204115600.0

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[Book]

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