Faith, Freedom, and the Future: Religion in American Political Culture

by Charles W. Dunn (Contributor)

No subject arouses more passionate controversy than faith and freedom. From the rise of Islam and terrorism to the demise of America's religious traditions, these issues cut to the heart and soul of America and her position in the world. In Faith, Freedom, and the Future renowned scholars discuss the ever-changing relationship between religion and politics. Addressing the issues from a wide variety of perspectives, this work is essential reading for all interested in exploring the role of faith in public institutions.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published December 10, 2002

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not up to the quality of books Charles Dunn has authored or edited in the past. I was disappointed in it. After Dunn's Introduction, there are eight essay chapters by James Billington, Mark Noll, Marvin Olasky, George Marsden, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Robert George, Michael Behe, and George Weigel. These essays vary widely in quality, with Olasky, Marsden, and Behe the best, and Elshtain and George the least valuable.

The book is the result of lectures these people gave at a conference at Grove City College in 2001. I pity the students who had to sit through a few of those lectures.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am reading this book as part of my required reading for Bioethics and Public Policy class.