Religion returns to the public square : faith and policy in America

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Religion returns to the public square : faith and policy in America

edited by Hugh Heclo and Wilfred M. McClay

Woodrow Wilson Center Press , John Hopkins University Press, c2003

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: hbk ISBN 9780801871948

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Despite talk of a "naked public square", religion has never really lost its place in American public life. As the 21st century opened, it was re-emerging in unexpected and paradoxical ways. Religious institutions were considered for expanded roles in welfare and education, at the same time that the limits of religious pluralism - as, for example, in the relation of Islam to American values - became a question of urgent public concern. This text explores how and why religion has to be mixed up with American politics. Uncovering philosophical, historical, legal and social roots of this relationship, these essays go beyond "hot-button" issues to reflect on the current interactions and future possibilities of religion and politics in America.

Table of Contents

  • Part I The Big Picture: An Introduction to Religion and Public Policy, Hugh Heclo
  • Two Concepts of Secularism, Wilfred M. McClay
  • The Religious Conscience and the State in American Constitutional Law, 1789-2000, Charles J. Reid, Jr
  • What is a Public Religion?, Jose Casanova. Part II Religion in Political Action: Faith and Morals - Religion in American Democracy, Wilson Carey McWilliams
  • Faith in Politics, A. James Reichley
  • Mainstream Protestantism, "Conservative" Religion, and Civil Society, D.G. Hart. Part III Policy Applications: American Catholicism, Catholic Charities USA, and Welfare Reform, John A. Coleman, S.J.
  • Charitable Choice - Bringing Religion Back into American Welfare, Stanley W. Carlson-Thies
  • Public Education Changes Partners, Charles Glenn
  • With God on Their Side - Religion and American Foreign Policy, William Martin.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780801871955

Description

Despite talk of a "naked public square," religion has never really lost its place in American public life. As the twenty-first century opened, it was re-emerging in unexpected and paradoxical ways. Religious institutions were considered for expanded roles in welfare and education, at the same time that the limits of religious pluralism--as, for example, in the relation of Islam to American values-became a question of urgent public concern. Religion Returns to the Public Square;Faith and Policy in America explores how and why religion has to be mixed up with American politics. Uncovering philosophical, historical, legal, and social roots of this relationship, these essays go beyond hot-button issues to reflect on the current interactions and future possibilities of religion and politics in America. Table of ContentsPart I: The Big Picture1. An Introduction to Religion and Public Policy Hugh Heclo2. Two Concepts of Secularism Wilfred M. McClay3. The Religious Conscience and the State in American Constitutional Law, 1789-2000 Charles J. Reid, Jr.4. What is a Public Religion? Jose CasanovaPart II: Religion in Political Action5. Faith and Morals: Religion in American Democracy Wilson Carey McWilliams6. Faith in Politics A. James Reichley7. Mainstream Protestantism, 'Conservative' Religion, and Civil Society D. G. HartPart III: Policy Applications8. American Catholicism, Catholic Charities U.S.A., and Welfare Reform John A. Coleman, S.J.9. Charitable Choice: Bringing Religion Back into American Welfare Stanley W. Carlson-Thies10. Public Education Changes Partners Charles Glenn11. With God on Their Side: Religion and American Foreign Policy William Martin

Table of Contents

Contents: Part I: The Big Picture1. An Introduction to Religion and Public Policy Hugh Heclo 2. Two Concepts of Secularism Wilfred M. McClay 3. The Religious Conscience and the State in American Constitutional Law, 1789-2000 Charles J. Reid, Jr. 4. What is a Public Religion? Jose CasanovaPart II: Religion in Political Action5. Faith and Morals: Religion in American Democracy Wilson Carey McWilliams 6. Faith in Politics A. James Reichley 7. Mainstream Protestantism, 'Conservative' Religion, and Civil Society D. G. HartPart III: Policy Applications8. American Catholicism, Catholic Charities U.S.A., and Welfare Reform John A. Coleman, S.J. 9. Charitable Choice: Bringing Religion Back into American Welfare Stanley W. Carlson-Thies 10. Public Education Changes Partners Charles Glenn 11. With God on Their Side: Religion and American Foreign Policy William Martin

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