Covers the significant religious denominations and movements that have originated or flourished in North America, from the beginning of European settlement to t

Presents an encyclopedia of religion and politics in America including short biographies of important political and religious figures like Ralph Abernathy, civi

There has always been an intricate relationship between religion and politics. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelation of relig

Today, such issues as abortion, capital punishment, sex education, racism, prayer in public schools, and family values keep religion and politics closely entwin

This work is a comprehensive survey of one of the oldest—and hottest—debates in American history: the role of religion in the public discourse. The relation