religion and politics

Contains more than six hundred entries that provide information on all aspects of American politics and religion, from the early days of the American republic to the rise of the political power of the Christian Right.

Examines the internal conflict that has been raging in Algeria since the early 1990s between Islamic militants and government security forces, looking at the scriptural and historical roots of both Islamic and secular Algerian thought, and analyzing the various issues the parties to the conflict are fighting over.

Studies the role religion plays in politics and discusses why total separation of Church and state does not benefit American society.

Discusses the threat posed to peace in the Middle East by the rise of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim fundamentalism, and examines the theory that apocalyptic fundamentalist Christians in America and Jews in Israel are working together to bring about a Holy War in the Middle East and thus hasten the coming of the Messiah.

Explores questions surrounding religion's role in contemporary public life. Illustrates that absolute answers to questions about the complex relationship between religious faith and American democracy often obscure as much as they illuminate. Contributors represent a variety of religious and political perspectives. Dionne is senior fellow in governmental studies at the Brookings Institution and a columnist for the Washington Post, contributor to NPR. DiIulio is professor of politics, religion, and civil society, and professor of political science, at the University of Pennsylvania; a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute..

Former senator Gary Hart describes the growth in power of the religious right in the U.S. and discusses the dangers of one minority segment of one religion shaping a nation's laws and policies.

Discusses the division between government and religion in the United States and problems in such areas as school prayer, public displays of religious symbols, and religious practices that violate the law.

Pope John Paul II shares his historical and philosophical perspective on global events and changes that have occurred during his years of service; presented in the literary form of a conversation.

Examines the complex relationship between religion and politics throughout the world, including information on key events, legislation, movements, activists, agencies, and organizations.