"For those who thought Mainline Protestantism was well on its way
to extinction, this collection provides interesting--possibly even
shocking--reading. It points to new life arising out of old
structures and changing modes of engagement with the culture. The
message the reader takes away is that while the future for this
religious tradition will not look like its past, it has a future.
The best book written lately on this topic."--Wade Clark Roof,
author of "Spiritual Marketplace: BabyBoomers and the Remaking of
American Religion
"An important contribution to our understanding of the public
influence of mainline Protestantism. This well-written and
expansive book reveals how socially, civically, and politically
active mainline Protestantism continues to be in American society,
contrary to much conventional wisdom. Yet it shows the mainline
influence as having a particular character, different from that of
other religious traditions. Mainline Protestantism has, without
justification, been understudied lately. This landmark book puts it
back on the map and will generate discussion and inquiry for years
to come."--Christian Smith, author of "The Secular Revolution
"This important book provides a balanced, critical, yet
genuinely appreciative analysis of the role of mainline
Protestantism's public role. It is a stimulating and refreshing
change from the mainline Protestant 'bashing' of the past three
decades. In a time of increased calls for religious organizations
to be involved in public life, readers will be helped to understand
both the possibilities and limits of such involvement as the
authors examine the practices and policies of the most publicly
engaged of America's religiousfamilies."--Jackson W. Carroll,
coauthor of "Bridging Divided Worlds: Congregations and
Generational Cultures
"An essential book for anyone interested in the public nature
and works of the Protestant mainline. The vast majority of American
citizens believe that churches have a public role. But they
disagree about what that role should be. Help has arrived."--Jean
Bethke Elshtain, author of "Jane Addams and the Dream of American
Democracy
"This book is a comprehensive overview of mainline
Protestantism's contribution to the public role of religion during
the last three decades of the 20th century. It provides a firm
platform from which to guide our vision in the new
millennium."--Donald E. Miller, author of "Reinventing American
Protestantism: Christianity in the New Millennium
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