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How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America: An Evangelical's Lament
Perseus Books Group
August 2006
256 pages
ISBN: 0465005195
Hardcover
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The distinguished author of Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
returns with a searing examination of a new generation of
evangelical leaders who have hijacked the Christian faith on
behalf of the Republican Party For much of American history, evangelicalism was aligned
with progressive political causes. Nineteenth-century
evangelicals fought for the abolition of slavery, universal
suffrage, and public education. But contemporary
conservative activists have defaulted on this majestic
legacy, embracing instead an agenda virtually
indistinguishable from the Republican Party platform.
Abortion, gay marriage, intelligent design--the Religious
Right is fighting, and winning, some of the most important
political battles of the twentyfirst century. How has
evangelical Christianity become so entrenched in partisan
politics? Randall Balmer is both an evangelical Christian and a
historian of American religion. Struggling to reconcile the
contemporary state of evangelical faith in America with its
proud tradition of progressivism, Balmer has headed to the
frontlines of some of the most powerful and controversial
organizations tied to the Religious Right. With a skillful
combination of grassroots organization, ideological
conviction, and media savvy, the leaders of the movement
have mobilized millions of American evangelical Christians
behind George W. Bush's hard-right political agenda. Deftly combining ethnographic research, theological
reflections, and historical context, Balmer laments the
trivialization of Christianity--and offers a rallying cry
for liberal Christians to reclaim the noble traditions of
their faith.
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