Bibliograph

God in the corridors of power, Christian conservatives, the media, and politics in America, Michael Ryan and Les Switzer

Type

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God in the corridors of power, Christian conservatives, the media, and politics in America, Michael Ryan and Les Switzer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

God in the corridors of power

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

502644666

Responsibility statement

Michael Ryan and Les Switzer

Sub title

Christian conservatives, the media, and politics in America

Summary

God in the Corridors of Power: Christian Conservatives, the Media, and Politics in America is a comprehensive study of Christian conservative power in America's political culture--how it was achieved, how it is maintained, and where it is going. It came about in part because of an enduring influence in the school room, the seminary and in the pulpit, and in part because conservatives are so skilled at using commercial and non-commercial media, including religious media, to disseminate their views to broader audiences. Though their power has waxed and waned, they continue to be a potent force in

Table Of Contents

Christian conservatives : past and present -- Media, religion, and politics : conservative voices -- American conservatism : "a jungle of twisted thoughts" -- The constitution and civil religion : obstacles to Christian conservatives -- Sex, gender, and religion : the contraception and abortion conundrum -- Sex, gender, and religion : the gay marriage and family conundrum -- Science, theology, and Charles Darwin's legacy -- Terrorism, media, and religion : from 9/11 to Afghanistan -- Militarism, media, and religion : from Afghanistan to Iraq -- Conclusion : a Christian life in American politics

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