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The essays in this volume take another look at the role of evangelicals in American civic life. The prominent contributors examine evangelicals' beliefs and activity on topics ranging from bioethics to race relations and welfare reform to international human rights. Taken together, the essays show that, contrary to what critics have proclaimed, the social commitment of evangelicals extends considerably beyond family-related issues, and that their activity in the public sphere makes an essential contribution to the public good. Co-published with the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
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Sixteen American scholars contribute 13 essays examining the beliefs and values of conservative Protestants, in an effort to present a more balanced picture of the role of evangelicals in American civic life. All were first presented at a June 2001 conference held in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Topics addressed include the family, homosexuality, bioethics, abortion, welfare reform, Charitable Choice, public schools, race relations, legal battles over same-sex marriage, international human rights, and the evolving influence of the Christian Right. Co-published with the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, D.C. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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