religion and politics

Examines the growing nonreligious minority of Americans, argues that America was never in fact a Christian nation, and shows how the Religious Right successfully took control of the social and political narrative.

Contains twenty-four essays that provide a variety of perspectives on issues related to democracy, debating the state of democracy, the relationship between religion and democracy,election reform, and the spread of democracy throughout the world.

Contains twenty-eight essays that argue opposing sides on issues regarding religion in America, debating whether America is a religious nation, the effect of religion on American society, how religious freedom should be accommodated in America, and what values religious Americans should support.

Describes the history of fundamentalism and extremism in the U.S., covering important issues and court rulings, and provides research tools on the subject including a chronology, biographical sketches, an annotated bibliography, and an annotated list of related agencies.