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Reaping the Whirlwind
John R. Pottenger
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Description for Reaping the Whirlwind
Paperback. Uses examples from history to demonstrate the genesis of political and religious "whirlwinds." This title explores contemporary case studies, such as conflicts between Mormons and Evangelicals in the United States, liberation theology in Latin America, Islam and the state in Uzbekistan, and radical Christian reconstructionism. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HR; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
As early as the sixteenth century the liberal democratic state has been forced to confront the question of religion in politics. The result has been a tense and uncomfortable balancing act. Today, in the public square of liberal democracy, a number of religious confessions and beliefs compete for attention. In the American experience, some sense of religious pluralism and relative social harmony has been maintained. However, for this relationship to prevail, a tension must continue to exist - one that balances the political and social pursuits of self-interest with meeting the objectives of the common good. In "Reaping the Whirlwind", ... Read more
As early as the sixteenth century the liberal democratic state has been forced to confront the question of religion in politics. The result has been a tense and uncomfortable balancing act. Today, in the public square of liberal democracy, a number of religious confessions and beliefs compete for attention. In the American experience, some sense of religious pluralism and relative social harmony has been maintained. However, for this relationship to prevail, a tension must continue to exist - one that balances the political and social pursuits of self-interest with meeting the objectives of the common good. In "Reaping the Whirlwind", ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Religion and Politics Series
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781589011625
SKU
V9781589011625
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About John R. Pottenger
John R. Pottenger is an associate professor of political science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He is the author of The Political Theory of Liberation Theology.
Reviews for Reaping the Whirlwind
Introduction Part I: Religion and Politics 1. Mixing Religion and Politics: The Case of the Ten Commandments 2. Religion, History, and Logic: The Genetic Fallacy Part II: Foundation and Structure of the Modern State 3. Axes of History: Abandoning the Universal Christian Commonwealth 4. The Religious Axis: Rationality, Conscience, and Liberty 5. Constitutional ... Read more