0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs

Buy Now

Taking Faith Seriously (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R1,415
Discovery Miles 14 150
Taking Faith Seriously (Hardcover, New): Mary Jo Bane, Brent Coffin, Richard Higgins

Taking Faith Seriously (Hardcover, New)

Mary Jo Bane, Brent Coffin, Richard Higgins

 (sign in to rate)
Loot Price R1,415 Discovery Miles 14 150 | Repayment Terms: R133 pm x 12*

Bookmark and Share

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

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.

General

Imprint: Harvard University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: March 2005
First published: March 2005
Editors: Mary Jo Bane • Brent Coffin • Richard Higgins
Dimensions: 210 x 140 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-674-01710-8
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN: 0-674-01710-2
Barcode: 9780674017108

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!

You might also like..

Disciple - Walking With God
Rorisang Thandekiso, Nkhensani Manabe Paperback R280 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630
Resilient - Restoring Your Weary Soul In…
John Eldredge Paperback R329 R302 Discovery Miles 3 020
40 Lives In 40 Days - Experiencing God's…
John MacArthur Hardcover R355 Discovery Miles 3 550
The Return Of The Gods
Jonathan Cahn Paperback R399 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670
Searching For Churches - Five Wild Years…
Alvin Witten Paperback R320 Discovery Miles 3 200
Shackled - One Woman's Dramatic Triumph…
Mariam Ibraheem, Eugene Bach Paperback R464 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390
Woman Evolve - Break Up With Your Fears…
Sarah Jakes Roberts Paperback  (2)
R319 R293 Discovery Miles 2 930
Revealing Revelation - How God's Plans…
Amir Tsarfati, Rick Yohn Paperback  (5)
R199 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830
The New Kingdom
Wilbur Smith, Mark Chadbourn Hardcover  (1)
R323 Discovery Miles 3 230
Big Panda And Tiny Dragon
James Norbury Hardcover  (1)
R505 R466 Discovery Miles 4 660
Op Die Duiwel Se Spoor - Hoe Ek Die…
Ben "Bliksem" Booysen Paperback  (1)
R320 R300 Discovery Miles 3 000
A Crown That Lasts - You Are Not Your…
Demi-Leigh Tebow Paperback R340 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190

See more

Partners