In the battles over religion and politics in America; both liberals and conservatives often appeal to history. But in The Myth of American Religious Freedom; historian David Sehat provides an eye-opening history of religion in public life that overturns our most cherished myths. Originally; he shows; the First Amendment applied only to the federal government; which had limited authority. On the state level; a Protestant moral establishment ruled over Catholics; Jews; Mormons; agnostics; and others. Not until 1940 did the Supreme Court extend the First Amendment to the states. As the Court began to dismantle the connections between religion and government; religious conservatives mobilized to maintain their power and began the culture wars of the last fifty years. To trace the rise and fall of this Protestant establishment; Sehat focuses on a series of dissenters-abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison; suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton; progressive pundit Walter Lippmann; and many others. Shattering myths held by both the left and the right; this book forces us to rethink some of our most deeply held political beliefs.
#788373 in Books Harris William 2014-12-01 2014-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.90 x 1.10 x 9.20l; 1.30 #File Name: 0190217839400 pagesLebanon A History 600 2011
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An excellent introduction to Lebanon's history almost up to todayBy David B.Really good look at the personalities; history and actions; in only lightly masked circum-speak; of the 1400 years since the Romans/Byzantines were forced out of what today is Lebanon. The family names of the tribal leaders mark one of the hidden (from outsiders) continuities of Lebanon and its politics and history which this book lays out very clearly. A good place to start for anyone wanting to understand why Lebanon is the way it is today; and why the Lebanese do so very well - once they leave Lebanon.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A lot of information presented in a rush.By Susan SinghA lot of information presented in a rush. It seems to assume the reader already has some knowledge of the subject0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy roger gradneywished it was a little more indepth.
