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From Pews to Polling Places Faith and Politics in the American Religious Mosaic 1st Edition by Matthew Wilson ISBN 1589013263 9781589013261

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Author(s): J. Matthew Wilson (editor)
ISBN(s): 9781589013261, 1589013263
Edition: 1
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Year: 2007
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1589013263 
ISBN 13: 9781589013261
Author: Matthew Wilson

Does religion promote political mobilization? Are individuals motivated by their faith to focus on issues of social justice, personal morality, or both? What is the relationship between religious conviction and partisanship? Does religious identity reinforce or undermine other political identifications like race, ethnicity, and class?

The answers to these questions are hardly monolithic, varying between and within major American religious groups. With an electoral climate increasingly shaped by issues of faith, values, and competing moral visions, it is both fascinating and essential to examine the religious and political currents within America’s major religious traditions.

J. Matthew Wilson and a group of prominent religion and politics scholars examine these topics and assess one question central to these issues: How does faith shape political action in America’s diverse religious communities? From Pews to Polling Places seeks to cover a rich mosaic of religious and ethnic perspectives with considerable breadth by examining evangelical Christians, the religious left, Catholics, Mormons, African Americans, Latinos, Jews, and Muslims. Along with these groups, the book takes a unique look at the role of secular and antifundamentalist positions, adding an even wider outlook to these critical concerns.

The contributors demonstrate how different theologies, histories, and social situations drive distinct conceptualizations of the relationship between religious and political life. At the same time, however, the book points to important commonalities across traditions that can inform our discussions on the impact of religion on political life. In emphasizing these similarities, the authors explore the challenges of political mobilization, partisanship, and the intersections of religion and ethnicity.

From Pews to Polling Places Faith and Politics in the American Religious Mosaic 1st Table of contents:

  1. The Religious Right: Political Mobilization and Influence

    • The Rise of Evangelical Political Power

    • Key Political Issues for the Religious Right

    • The Impact of Religious Conservatism on American Politics

    • Case Studies: The 1980s and the Reagan Era

  2. Progressive Faith and Politics

    • Faith-Based Social Justice Movements

    • The Role of Religion in Advocacy for Civil Rights

    • Progressive Religious Voices in American Politics

    • Case Studies: Religion and the Fight for Economic Equality

  3. Catholicism and Politics: Navigating Tradition and Change

    • The Catholic Church’s Role in American Politics

    • Influence of Catholic Social Teaching on Political Issues

    • The Shift from Democratic to Republican Catholic Voters

    • Case Study: The 2004 Presidential Election and Catholic Voters

  4. Judaism and Politics: A Complex Relationship

    • The Jewish Community’s Political Engagement

    • Issues of Concern to Jewish Voters: Israel, Social Justice, and Domestic Policy

    • The Role of Jewish Organizations in American Politics

    • Case Study: Jewish Political Influence in Key Elections

  5. Islam in America: Faith and Political Identity

    • Islam’s Political Evolution in the U.S.

    • The Influence of Muslim Americans on Local and National Politics

    • Post-9/11 Islamophobia and Its Political Implications

    • Case Study: The Growth of American Muslim Political Engagement

  6. The Role of African American Churches in Politics

    • Historical Background: The Black Church’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

    • Modern Political Activism Within African American Communities

    • African American Religious Leaders and Their Influence on Political Movements

    • Case Study: The Role of African American Churches in the Obama Campaigns

  7. The Impact of Religion on Political Polarization

    • Religion as a Divisive Force in American Politics

    • The Intersection of Religious Identity and Political Party Affiliation

    • Religion and Partisan Politics: The Growing Divide

    • Case Studies: Key Issues Driving Political Polarization

  8. Faith and Politics in the Public Sphere: Debates and Controversies

    • The Separation of Church and State: Challenges and Controversies

    • Religious Freedom and Political Campaigns

    • Religious Endorsements in Politics: Legal and Ethical Issues

    • The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Political Campaigns

  9. The Future of Faith and Politics in America

  • Trends in Religious Voter Engagement

  • The Changing Religious Landscape: Millennials and the Decline of Organized Religion

  • How Religion Will Continue to Shape U.S. Politics

  • The Role of Faith in Shaping National Political Discourse

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