Reaping the whirlwind : liberal democracy and the religious axis / John R. Pottenger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pottenger, John R., 1950-

Series:

Religion and politics series (Georgetown University)

Religion and politics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and politics.

Democracy--Religious aspects.

Democracy.

Religious pluralism--Political aspects.

Religious pluralism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As early as the sixteenth century the liberal democratic state has been forced to confront the question of religion in politics. The result has been a tense and uncomfortable balancing act. Today, in the public square of liberal democracy, a number of religious confessions and beliefs compete for attention. In the American experience, some sense of religious pluralism and relative social harmony has been maintained. However, for this relationship to prevail, a tension must continue to existùone that balances the political and social pursuits of self-interest with meeting the objectives of the

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part One: Religion and Politics; Part Two: The Foundation and Structure of the Modern State; Part Three: Challengers to Liberal Democracy and the Religious Axis; Part Four: Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-323) and index.

ISBN:

9781589014046

1589014049

9781435627512

1435627512

OCLC:

652626251