Taking Religious Pluralism Seriously: Spiritual Politics on America's Sacred Ground - Softcover

Barbara A. McGraw (editor) & Jo Renee Formicola (editor)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932792333 ISBN 13: 9781932792331

Publisher: Baylor University Press, 2005

Synopsis

The clash between the religious right and the secular left undermines any serious debate about the role of religion in American public life. Such strident cultural rhetoric often ignores the positive contributions of America's many religions. By contrast, this volume celebrates America's religious diversity, demonstrating that religious pluralism is actually one of democracy's basic building blocks. Taking Religious Pluralism Seriously expands on Barbara A. McGraw's framework for understanding religious participation in public life-a two-tiered public forum, consisting of the civic public forum and the conscientious public forum. The chapters explore how diverse religious communities and traditions, including "newer" and marginalized religions, can make a meaningful contribution to American society and politics.

About this title

About the Author

Barbara A. McGraw (Ph.D. University of Southern California) is Associate Professor of Law and Ethics at Saint Mary's College of California.

Jo Renee Formicola (Ph.D. Drew University) is Professor of Political Science at Seton Hall University.

From the Back Cover

Taking Religious Pluralism Seriously shows us a way to reach across boundaries of difference, while remaining rooted in fundamental and common principles. There could be no more important work today. —Diana Eck, Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies and Director, The Pluralism Project, Princeton University

Edition details

• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1932792333
• ISBN 13: 9781932792331
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200