The future of faith in American politics : the public witness of the evangelical center
David Gushee argues convincingly that there is in U.S. politics an "evangelical center" of voters who do not identify with the politics and religion of either the right or the left. Although evangelical Christians are portrayed by the media as conservatives, Gushee claims that the evangelical movement includes nearly even numbers of voters on the right, in the center, and on the left of the political spectrum. He provides portraits of the major figures in each of the three camps, outlines the core convictions of the adherents, and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each group's positions. He suggests that the evangelical center is poised for growth; this book could be its manifesto
Church history
1 online resource (xxii, 335 pages)
9781435632325, 9781602580718, 9781602581708, 9781281125200, 143563232X, 1602580715, 1602581703, 1281125202
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Part I: Evangelicals and public life : across the spectrum
Clearing the ground
The evangelical right
The evangelical left
The emerging evangelical center
Part II: Finding the center : key issues for evangelical public engagement
Torture and human rights
Marriage and the law
Creation care and the climate change debate
Evangelicals and war
Conclusion: A way ahead for evangelicals and American culture