The religious communication approach concerns the identification of causal explanations of
political behavior through the explicit measurement of exposure to communication and the …

From marriage equality, to gun control, to immigration reform and the threat of war, religion
plays a fascinating and crucial part in our nation's political process and in our culture at …

Djupe and Gilbert investigate the political influence of church and how membership in
organized religious bodies shapes the political life of members. Djupe and Gilbert's goal in …

This article reviews various theoretical approaches political scientists employ in the analysis
of religion and politics and posits culture as a conceptual bridge between competing …

Studies have pointed to politics as an important force driving people away from religion—the
argument is that the dogmatic politics of the Christian Right have alienated liberals and …

Innovative forums that integrate citizen deliberation into policy making are revitalizing
democracy in many places around the world. Yet controversy abounds over whether these …

The exploration of the religious underpinnings of intolerance has long focused on the effects
of religious behaviors and beliefs, but has ignored a variety of important facets of the …

America's clergy are not just religious leaders. Their influence extends far beyond church
doors. Houses of worship stand at the center of American civic life-one of the few spheres in …

This book examines the intersection of race, political sermons, and social justice. Religious
leaders and congregants who discuss and encourage others to do social justice embrace a …

There is growing appreciation for the value of holding enclave dialogue and deliberation
among marginalized peoples in their own affinity groups, as one stage in a larger …