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OverviewThe old adage never discuss religion and politics is roundly rejected in this incisive exploration of Presidential history and religious faith. the Presidents & Their Faith is a fascinating and informative look at how every U.S. president exercised their personal faith, exerted presidential power, and led a religiously diverse nation. Has there ever been a stranger prayer than Truman's, offered upon America's successful development of the atom bomb: We pray that He may guide us to use it in His ways and for His purposes ? At the nation's founding, Northeast Presbyterians demanded explicit mention of Jesus in the Constitution. George Washing refuted them, saying that religious piety was a matter best left between an individual and his God; religious instruction was the responsibility of religious societies, not the civil state. What drove Washington to make that argument, and what if he had lost? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Darrin Grinder , Steve Shaw , Darrin Grinder , Steve ShawPublisher: Russell Media Imprint: Russell Media Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9781937498948ISBN 10: 1937498948 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 15 February 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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