Religion and the American Future

by DeMuth, Christopher; Levin, Yuval

• ISBN13: 9780844742595
• ISBN10: 0844742597
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-15
• Publisher: Aei Press

Summary

Religious belief is thriving in America today, even though it seems under assault as seldom before-attacked by secularists, scientists, and increasingly vocal atheists; constrained by judges and civil libertarians; mocked by contemporary artists; and treated pragmatically, if not cynically, by politicians seeking votes. This book explores the enduring strength of religion in American life. Faith and religious observance are not obsolete or incompatible with modern society; on the contrary, the religious principles that guided the Founders continue to bind the nation and justify human endeavor.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Religion and the American Future	p. 1
Religion and Secularism	p. 5
The End of the Secular Age	p. 7
A Response to Michael Novak	p. 31
Commentary	p. 36
Religion and Politics	p. 39
The Faith-Based Vote in the United States: A Look toward the Future	p. 41
Commentary	p. 76
Religion and Science	p. 81
Permanent Tensions, Transcendent Prospects	p. 83
A Response to Leon R. Kass	p. 118
Commentary	p. 127
Religion and the Law	p. 133
Religious Freedom and the Truth of the Human Person	p. 135
A Response to Douglas W. Kmiec	p. 167
Commentary	p. 173
Religion and Art	p. 177
The Vocation of Art	p. 179
A Response to Roger Kimball	p. 208
Commentary	p. 221
The View from Europe	p. 227
Europe without God and Europeans without Identity	p. 229
A Response to Marcello Pera	p. 246
Commentary	p. 253
About the Authors	p. 259
Index	p. 267
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