"John DiIulio's "Godly Republic: A Centrist Blueprint for America's
Faith-Based Future" is a splendid book. It is a much needed book.
It is a book that will raise eyebrows and raise hackles-at both
edges of the political spectrum. It will also raise the
consciousness of readers who are willing to consider
dispassionately the careful, thoughtful, and quite penetrating
argument Professor DiIulio makes for a via media on the question of
public aid to religiously based providers of social services to our
fellow citizens who are in need. I hope and--dare I say it?--pray
that there will be many such readers."--Robert P. George, Princeton
University
"DiIulio's manuscript explodes myths that have surrounded our
understanding of constitutional history, law and religion, the
public administration of social services programs, the nature of
religious service organizations, and the politics surrounding faith
based programs. His style is casual, breezy, often funny, and
filled with autobiographical detail. Only DiIulio, who is not only
a streetwise activist for the poor, but also a prominent social
scientist and political figure, could have written this important
book."--Steven Shiffrin, Cornell Law School
"John DiIulio has done his country another important service.
"Godly Republic "makes a compelling case that respect for religious
influence and genuine pluralism go hand in hand in American
history. John is a voice of reason and civility in a debate that
needs more of both."--Michael Gerson, Senior Fellow at the Council
on Foreign Relations, Former Chief Speechwriter for President
George W. Bush
"John DiIulio is a person of faith, learning, and wisdom. He brings
his passion for truthand history to his examination of the right
relationship between religion and government, faith and politics.
This illuminating book is a must read for all who seek insight and
guidance on these difficult questions."--Kathleen Kennedy Townsend,
Former Lt. Gov. of Maryland, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown
University, and author of "Failing the Faithful"
""Godly Republic" is lively, stimulating, and thought
provoking--just what we have all come to expect from John DiIulio,
one of America's leading political thinkers."--William Kristol,
Editor, "The Weekly Standard"
"John DiIulio has done more than anyone in America to unleash the
power and capacity of sacred places to serve the poor and needy. In
"Godly Republic," he lays a foundation for splitting the atom of
faith-based civic power. This sage and saint of the compassion
agenda might just pull it off-and bring our country around a
faith-based agenda that could ignite millions of Americans in
service to the nation."--John M. Bridgeland, Former Director, White
House Domestic Policy Council and USA Freedom Corps
"John DiIulio presents a succinct and authoritative statement on
what the Founding Fathers actually intended as operating principles
for a healthy democratic society... A scholar and a man of deep
religious faith, he brings to this book first-hand experience...
"Godly Republic" will be of enormous value to leaders in political,
academic, and religious circles as well as citizens in all walks of
life."--George Gallup, Jr., Pollster and Founding Chairman, George
H. Gallup Institute
"John DiIulio rejects the kind of Evangelical triumphalism that
declares America to be a Christian nation, even as he turns from
thatsecularity which leaves no room for religion in the public
sector. Writing in a lucid style, he shows how religion and
government can maintain a legal relationship that addresses some of
the greatest social needs of our time."--Reverend Tony Campolo,
Professor Emeritus, Eastern University
"No one in the country better understands the connection between
policy and on-the-street results than John DiIulio. In "Godly
Republic "he combines his experiences, from urban neighborhoods to
the White House, to convincingly show how faith can be a unifying
force for citizens and their communities all across the
country."--Stephen Goldsmith, Chairman, Corporation For National
Service, Former Mayor, Indianapolis
"John DiIulio's renowned leadership in the faith-based initiatives
debate is here complemented by his keen scholarship. James
Madison's erudition shines in glory as DiIulio explains how the
framer of the Constitution balances John Witherspoon's orthodox
Christianity and Thomas Jefferson's deistic perspective, thereby
creating the '"Godly Republic,"' This is a must read for friend and
foe alike of the faith-based movements that will impact American
government for generations to come."--Reverend Peter Lillback,
President, Providence Forum and Westminister Theological Seminary
"Having excelled at opening government's doors to a greater role
for faith-based social work, John DiIulio in "Godly Republic" makes
clear that the pedigree for such openness lies deep in our founding
principles. Like it or not, America has entered a wide-ranging
debate about religion's place in our civil life.A "Godly Republic"
supplies an indispensable framework for this debate."--Jeffrey
Bell, Washingtonpolitical consultant and author of "Populism" and
"Elitism"
"John DiIulio is likely the only person writing today who combines
stellar academic credentials and first-hand experience in the
corridors of political power and on the streets with faith-based
and community organizations. Often compelling, at times
challenging, but always thought-provoking, "Godly Republic" offers
sharp insights and insider stories to provide a much needed
corrective to many myths about religion and government in
America."--Amy E. Black, Wheaton College, co-author of "Of Little
Faith"
"John DiIulio has made a brilliant contribution to the ongoing
debate on the place of religion in the public square. Through good,
sound research and reader-friendly language, he has presented our
nation with a unique and valuable book that should bring much
clarity to the issue of the separation of church and state... It
should be read by every elected official, policy maker and
religious leader."--Rev. W. Wilson Goode, Sr., Director, Amachi
Mentoring Program; Former Mayor, Philadelphia
"At a time when we struggle with the role and status of religious
faith in the public square, John DiIulio, in his usual urbane and
scholarly manner, clarifies the misconceptions of the liberal left
and religious right. Thank you, John, for providing us the Good
News that faith and religion have always been part of the public
square."--Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr., President, Esperanza, America's
largest Latino faith-based organization
"With his trademark combination of candor and intellectual
rigor--and a powerful gift for weaving a story--John DiIulio seeks
a middle ground in today's increasingly rancorous church-state
debates... With him, we travel back to the start of our '"Godly
Republic"' and into the minds of our nations' framers; peer into
the most private rooms of the White House, where he served as a top
aide; and glimpse what the future can hold in a nation that both
respects religious pluralism and allows faith-based institutions to
help the most disadvantaged among us."--Gigi Georges, Former State
Director, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Partner, The Glover
Park Group
"Take a brilliant analytical mind, add in a huge heart, a passion
for justice and a deep religious faith, combine all that with a
lively facility of expression, and you have John DiIulio. This is a
book so many have been waiting for, the tough-minded reflections of
a man who went into the White House trenches to pursue his
carefully thought-through dreams of how compassion might be
realized through social policy. By offering an honest, searching
and deeply intelligent explanation for why things did not quite
work out as he planned, DiIulio offers hope that we can get things
right the next time around. And he makes clear how urgent it is
that we try. DiIulio is a national treasure."--E.J. Dionne, "The
Washington Post "Syndicated Columnist, and author of "Why Americans
Hate Politics"
"This wise and engaging book accomplishes an awesome feat-it is
both important and a pleasure to read."--Jane Eisner, Vice
President, National Constitution Center, and editor of "The
Philadelphia Inquirer"
"In "Godly Republic," John DiIulio gives us a timely book for the
elevation of our public policy and public discourse. It is a
terrific read that reminds us that tolerance is both a religious
and an American virtue."--Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland,
Former Mayor of Baltimore
"In the White House and in his scholarship and civic service, John
DiIulio has explored the theory and practice of allowing faith to
inform government action. The unending--indeed, unendable--debate
on the proper relationship between religion and government will be
livelier and more civil because of this book."--George Will, ABC
News and Syndicated Columnist
"God and America, what could be more important? And no one is
better qualified to explore one of the most important issues of our
time than John DiIulio. In a book that weaves a seamless web
between superb social science and his own experiences in
government, DiIulio has written a must read for any serious
citizen-religious or not."--Elaine Kamarck, Public Policy Lecturer,
Harvard University; former Senior Advisor to Vice President Al Gore
"A must-read gem written by a rarity: a respected and courageous
former public servant who is also one of America's most influential
academics on the intersection of religion, politics and social
policy. His brilliance and decency shine through on every
page."--Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center
of Reform Judaism
"This is a very impressive book, exactly what one would expect from
a political scientist as able as John DiIulio. He takes seriously
the flawed arguments and popular myths promoted by extremists on
the political right and left, and hewrite
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