Politics, Religion and the Common Good: Advancing a Distinctly American Conversation About Religion's Role in Our Shared Life - Hardcover

"Who better than Martin Marty, ultimate analyzer of American religion, to help us all sort out the confusion around politics and religion?" (James M. Dunn, professor of Christianity and public policy, Wake Forest Divinity School)

The future of America, in many ways, depends upon an understanding of the proper role of religion in our shared life as a republic. Discussions and debates on the topic have too often generated noise, platitudes, stereotypes, name--calling, and the distortion of vitally important issues, instead of constructive conversation among citizens----until now.Of all the voices commenting about American religion today, none is more credible or better known than that of historian Martin E. Marty. A respected scholar, author, editor, and media commentator, he has--perhaps better than anyone else in the field--a deep grasp on the complex issues surrounding public religion.