The Christian Right is arguably the most significant social
movement in the United States today. In recent years, these
religious conservatives have loudly protested a public education
system they believe no longer represents their interests or
values.
Educators often dismiss critiques based on religious values as
irrational or flimsy, failing to appreciate the coherence of these
criticisms from the Christian Right's own perspective. While the
Christian Right has become ever more sophisticated in its lobbying
and powerful in its influence, educators and parents find
themselves lacking the background knowledge necessary to respond
effectively to its efforts.
Standing on the Premises of God speaks directly to this dilemma,
explaining current incarnations of the Christian Right, its
leadership, its intellectual and theological foundations, and its
tactics, so that those interested in the debates over education
will be better prepared to engage them constructively.
Taking the novel approach of framing the Christian Right as a
revitalization movement, Detwiler shows how it seeks to effect
cultural transformation in order to bring public education-and our
society more generally-in line with its worldview. His theoretical
model provides insights into why education is so pivotal to the
Christian Right and also assesses the religious viability of the
Christian Right as a social movement.
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