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American society is rapidly secularizing-a radical departure from
its historically high level of religiosity-and politics is a big
part of the reason. Just as, forty years ago, the Religious Right
arose as a new political movement, today secularism is gaining
traction as a distinct and politically energized identity. This
book examines the political causes and political consequences of
this secular surge, drawing on a wealth of original data. The
authors show that secular identity is in part a reaction to the
Religious Right. However, while the political impact of secularism
is profound, there may not yet be a Secular Left to counterbalance
the Religious Right. Secularism has introduced new tensions within
the Democratic Party while adding oxygen to political polarization
between Democrats and Republicans. Still there may be opportunities
to reach common ground if politicians seek to forge coalitions that
encompass both secular and religious Americans.
American society is rapidly secularizing-a radical departure from
its historically high level of religiosity-and politics is a big
part of the reason. Just as, forty years ago, the Religious Right
arose as a new political movement, today secularism is gaining
traction as a distinct and politically energized identity. This
book examines the political causes and political consequences of
this secular surge, drawing on a wealth of original data. The
authors show that secular identity is in part a reaction to the
Religious Right. However, while the political impact of secularism
is profound, there may not yet be a Secular Left to counterbalance
the Religious Right. Secularism has introduced new tensions within
the Democratic Party while adding oxygen to political polarization
between Democrats and Republicans. Still there may be opportunities
to reach common ground if politicians seek to forge coalitions that
encompass both secular and religious Americans.
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