Religious Ideology in American Politics : A History.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guétin, Nicole.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and politics--United States.

Religion and politics.

Manifest Destiny.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2009.

Summary:

This book by Nicole Guétin explores the influence of religious ideology on American political discourse throughout history. It examines how religious rhetoric, rooted in Puritanism, has shaped the American collective consciousness and political actions from the colonial period to the present day. The author discusses key themes such as Manifest Destiny and American messianism, highlighting the intertwining of religious beliefs and political ideology. The book aims to provide insight into the consistency of this spiritual link that transcends American history, influencing both domestic and foreign policy. Originally written for a French audience, this work seeks to acquaint readers with the historical evolution of American religious and political thought. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Religious Ideology in American Politics

Acknowledgments

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Part I. The Idealist Vision of the New World

1. The Puritan Heritage

2. Religious Motivations in the American Revolution

3. The Emergence of a Collective Consciousness

Part II. The American Policy of Conquest

4. American Expansionism and Destiny

5. America

6. American Exceptionalism

Part III. The Foreign Policy of the United States

7. The Monroe Doctrine

8. Racism and the Ethnocentric Debate

9. Civil Religion and American Messianism

10. Evangelism and Millenarianism

Conclusion

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

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ISBN:

9780786453160

0786453168

OCLC:

1458761739