Whether simply uneasy or downright hostile, the relation between
religion and liberal democracy in this country has long been vexed
and complex--and crucial to what America is and aspires to be. Amid
increasingly contentious exchanges over fundamentalism, abortion
rights, secularism, and pluralism, this book reminds us of the
critical role that religion plays in the health and well-being of a
democracy.
A healthy democracy draws strength from a rich civic and social
life, many forms of which are religious. Moreover, these
contributions are anchored in the intrinsic commitments of faith,
commitments that extend over time, linking generations past and
present. Strengthening these commitments and practices, the authors
suggest, will also fortify pluralistic civil society and democratic
participation. Their book provides the analytical tools and
historical perspective for building and reinforcing such a
constructive engagement between religion and liberal democracy--and
for understanding the ongoing dialogue between secular political
philosophy and communities of faith.
"Taking Faith Seriously" offers nine case studies that describe
the multiple and subtle roles that religion plays on many levels in
our civic life: increasing moral and social "capital," inspiring
citizens to serve their neighbors, building relationships across
barriers of race and income, and providing a moral vision of what
kind of society we are called to be.
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