Awards
- Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Religion and Philosophy 2017 (United States)
Overview
"There has always been an intricate relationship between religion and politics. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelation of religion and politics from colonial days to the present. Can a judge display the Ten Commandments outside of the courthouse? Can a town set up a nativity scene on the village green during Christmas? Should U.S. currency bear the ""In God We Trust"" motto? Should public school students be allowed to form bible study groups? Controversies about the separation of church and state, the proper use of religious imagery in public space, and the role of religious beliefs in public education are constantly debated. This work offers insights into contemporary controversies regarding the uneasy intersections of religion and politics in America. Organized alphabetically, the entries place each topic in its proper historical context to help readers fully grasp how religious beliefs have always existed side by side—and often clashed with—political ideals in the United States from the time of the colonies. The information is presented in an unbiased manner that favors no particular religious background or political inclination. This work shows that politics and religion have always had an impact on one another and have done so in many ways that will likely surprise modern students. Enables readers to understand why religion and politics are necessarily interrelated Demonstrates how today's heated controversies about the delicate balance between religious beliefs and government policies in America are not new but have existed since the foundation of the nation Represents an ideal resource for students writing position papers regarding the separation of church and state (or lack of)"
Full Product Details
Author: Frank J. Smith
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:
Width: 18.80cm
, Height: 6.60cm
, Length: 25.90cm
Weight: 2.381kg
ISBN: 9781598844351
ISBN 10: 1598844350
Pages: 899
Publication Date: 11 July 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
It is a valuable resource for public and private libraries and homeschoolers, as well as churches and other houses of worship for their libraries. - <strong>ProtoView</strong>
Author Information
Frank J. Smith, PhD, DD, is president of Tyndale International University, Los Angeles, CA, and assistant professor at Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA.
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