"The United States has been described as a nation with the soul of
a church. Religion is discussed more explicitly and more urgently
in American politics than in the public debates of any other
wealthy democracy. It is certain to play an important role in the
elections of 2004. Yet debates over religion and politics are often
narrow and highly partisan, although the questions at hand demand a
broader and more civil discussion. One Electorate under God? widens
the dialogue by bringing together in one volume some of the most
influential voices in American intellectual and political life.
This book draws on a public debate between former New York governor
Mario Cuomo and Indiana congressman Mark Souder, who discuss how
their respective faith convictions have been both shaped by and
reflected in their careers as public servants. This discussion, in
turn, prompted commentary by a diverse group of scholars,
politicians, journalists, and religious leaders who are engaged
simultaneously in the religious and policy realms. Each contributor
offers insights on how political leaders and religious convictions
shape our politics. One Electorate under God arises from the idea
that public deliberation is more honest-and more democratic-when
officials are open and reflective about the interactions between
their religious convictions and their commitments in the secular
realm. This volume-the first of its kind-seeks to promote a greater
understanding of American thinking about faith and public office in
a pluralistic society. Contributors include Joanna Adams, Azizah
Al-Hibri, Doug Bandow, Michael Barone, Gary Bauer, Robert Bellah,
David Brooks, Harvey Cox, Michael Cromartie, John DiIulio Jr.,
Terry Eastland, Robert Edgar, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Richard
Wightman Fox, William Galston, Robert George, Andrew Greeley, John
Green, Anna Greenberg, Susannah Heschel, Representative Amo
Houghton (R-New York), Michael Kazin, Martha Minow, Stephen Monsma,
Mark Noll, Rabbi David Novak, Ramesh Ponnuru, Representative David
E. Price (D-North Carolina), Jeffrey Rosen, Cheryl Sanders, Ron
Sider, Jim Skillen, Matthew Spalding, Jeffrey Stout, John Sweeney,
Roberto Suro, Margaret O'Brien Steinfels, Jim Towey, Doug Tanner,
Mark Warren, Alan Wolfe, and Andrew Young. "
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