Depicts the history of the United States from its Puritan days up through 9/11 and traces the development of American patriotism that has influenced the nation in both negative and positive ways. Includes chapter notes and an index.
Explores how, in the 1960 presidential election, John F. Kennedy overcame the religious issues that had always prevented a Roman Catholic from being elected president and discusses how his campaign turned Kennedy's religious affiliation into a positive part of the campaign, forever changing how religion is viewed in America.
Presents an overview of the Taliban, describing its structure, policies, and relations with the international community, and also discusses Afghanistan's Islamic tradition.
Examines the history of the Ten Commandments--including their moral basis and their different interpretations--and the modern political and legal controversies surrounding them.
Examines the role of religion in the politics of both Canada and the United States, and addresses such issues as abortion, homosexuality, stem-cell research, AIDs, and the war in Iraq.
