Civil Religion and Political Theology

by Leroy S. Rouner (Editor)

The essays in Civil Religion and Political Theology probe the role Christianity should play in the life of the polis. Part I deals with how philosophy, theology, and science contribute to a common ground of values in a democratic society. Part II focuses on America as a test case for understanding the dangers and possibilities of Christian influence in political life. Part III deals with the actual practice of political theology, and includes essays on liberation theology, feminist theology, black theology, and a process theology of Christian economic values.

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First published January 1, 1986