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1 online resource (xi, 429 pages) |
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polychrome. |
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data file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The logic of mainline churchliness : historical background since the Reformation / Peter J. Thuesen -- Mainline Protestant Washington offices and the political lives of clergy / Laura R. Olson -- The generous side of Christian faith : the successes and challenges of mainline women's groups / R. Marie Griffith -- Religious variations in public presence : evidence from the national congregations study / Mark Chaves, Helen M. Giesel, and William Tsitsos -- Connecting mainline Protestant churches with public life / Nancy T. Ammerman -- The changing political fortunes of mainline Protestants / Jeff Manza and Clem Brooks -- Furthering the freedom struggle : racial justice activism in the mainline churches since the civil rights era / Bradford Verter -- The hydra and the swords : social welfare and mainline advocacy, 1964-2000 / Brian Steensland -- Caring for creation : environmental advocacy by mainline Protestant organizations / Michael Moody -- Vital conflicts : the mainline denominations debate homosexuality / Wendy Cadge -- For the sake of the children? : family-related discourse and practice in the mainline / W. Bradford Wilcox -- From engagement to retrenchment : an examination of first amendment activism by America's mainline churches, 1980-2000 / Derek H. Davis -- Doing good and doing well : shareholder activism, responsible investment, and mainline Protestantism / Lynn Robinson -- Love your enemies? : Protestants and foreign policy in the United States / Lester Kurtz and Kelly Goran Fulton -- Beyond quiet influence? : possibilities for the Protestant mainline / Robert Wuthnow. |
| Summary |
Robert Wuthnow and John H. Evans bring together a stellar collection of essays that paints a contemporary portrait of American Protestantism--a denomination that has remained quietly, but firmly, influential in the public sphere. Mainline Protestants may have steered clear of the controversial, attention-grabbing tactics of the Religious Right, but they remain culturally influential and continue to impact American society through political action and the provision of social services. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Church and state -- United States.
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Church and state. |
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United States. |
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Protestantism -- United States.
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Protestantism. |
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Religion and politics -- United States.
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- General. |
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Religion and politics. |
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Social Issues. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic book.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Wuthnow, Robert.
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Evans, John Hyde, 1965-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: The quiet hand of God Berkeley : University of California Press, c2002. 0520233123 (alk. paper) (DLC) 2002000713 |
| ISBN |
9780520936362 ebook |
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0520936361 |
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0520233123 alkaline paper |
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0520233131 paperback alkaline paper |
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0585419736 (electronic book) |
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9780585419732 (electronic book) |
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1597348430 |
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9781597348430 |
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9780520233126 |
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9780520233133 |
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1282359568 |
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9781282359567 |
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