God Wills it - Presidents and the Political Use of Religion (Paperback)

God Wills It is a comprehensive study of presidential religious rhetoric. Using careful analysis of hundreds of transcripts, David O'Connell reveals the hidden strategy behind presidential religious speech. He asks when and why religious language is used, and when it is, whether such language is influential. Case studies explore the religious arguments presidents have made to defend their decisions on issues like defence spending, environmental protection, and presidential scandals. O'Connell provides strong evidence that when religious rhetoric is used public opinion typically goes against the president, the media reacts harshly to his words, and Congress fails to do as he wants. An experimental chapter casts even further doubt on the persuasiveness of religious rhetoric. God Wills It shows that presidents do not talk this way because they want to. Presidents like Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush were quite uncomfortable using faith to promote their agendas. They did so because they felt they must. God Wills It shows that even if presidents attempt to call on the deity, the more important question remains: Will God come when they do?

General

Imprint:	AldineTransaction
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	American Presidents Series
Release date:	December 2016
First published:	2015
Authors:	David O'Connell
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-4128-6404-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice
LSN:	1-4128-6404-6
Barcode:	9781412864046

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