The prophetic pulpit : clergy, churches, and communities in American politics
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The prophetic pulpit : clergy, churches, and communities in American politics
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2003
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-251) and index
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Description
In this groundbreaking work, Paul A. Djupe and Christopher Gilbert analyze national data from a survey of over 2,400 Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran Church of America clergy, looking deeper into their motivations for political action. Using these data, the authors argue that clergy roles in politics and civic life result from the intersection of their personal beliefs and interests, the specific needs of their congregation and community, and ongoing influences from their denomination.
Table of Contents
- Clergy, churches and communities
- an overview of ELCA and Episcopal clergy
- congregational resources for clergy political action
- communities of concern - the context of clergy political activity
- the political voice of clergy
- leaders of the flock or lone rangers? clergy in electoral politics
- the local political participation of ELCA and Episcopal clergy
- sending a message to government - clergy conventional and unconventional contacting
- denominational politics - clergy opinions and actions regarding full communion
- conclusion - the evolution of clergy political activity.
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