Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy Wuthnow Robert
Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy Wuthnow Robert How the actions and advocacy of diverse religious communities in the United States have supported democracy's development during the past…
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Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy Wuthnow Robert
How the actions and advocacy of diverse religious communities in the United States have supported democracy's development during the past centuryDoes religion benefit democracy? In Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy, Wuthnow makes his case by moving beyond the focus on unifying values or narratives about culture wars and elections. Robert Wuthnow says yes.
The religious composition of the United States comprises many groups, organizations, and individuals that vigorously, and sometimes aggressively, contend for what they believe to be good and true. Rather, he demonstrates that the beneficial contributions of religion are best understood through the lens of religious diversity. Unwelcome as this contention can be, it is rarely extremist, violent, or autocratic.
Instead, it brings alternative and innovative perspectives to the table, forcing debates about