Faith and public policy
This text turns the spotlight on the role of faith in the public square and the spiritual consequences of public policy making. It brings together 14 American writers on the intersection of faith and public policy to discuss the changing roles of government, church, education and the family.
Print Book, English, 2002
Lexington Books, Lanham, Md., 2002
xvii, 165 Seiten : Illustrationen ; 24 cm
9780739103852, 9780739103869, 0739103857, 0739103865
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Part 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Public Policy and Spiritual Consequences Part 3 The Founding: Faith of Our Fathers Chapter 4 The Continuing Revolution: What We Can Learn From the Founding Fathers Chapter 5 God's Country: Taking the Declaration Seriously Part 6 Unto Caesar and Unto God Chapter 7 Religion and American Democracy Chapter 8 Religion and Public Life Part 9 New Paradigm of Faith-Based Programs Chapter 10 Charitable Choice: Promise of New Paradigm Chapter 11 Faith in Inner City Youth: New Evidence of the Efficacy of Faith-Based Programs Chapter 12 Secularization of Faith-based Organizations: Government Impact Part 13 Public Policy and the Family Chapter 14 Family and Religion: The Center Beam and the Foundation of a Stable Nation Chapter 15 Status Report on School Vouchers Chapter 16 A Family-Friendly Tax System Part 17 A Season of Renewal: Taking It Personally Chapter 18 Moral Freedom Chapter 19 The Moral Roots of American Society Chapter 20 My Faith and I