Gushee, David P

Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies

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ISBN 13:: 9780802882936
author:: Gushee, David P
format:: Hardback
publisher:: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 235
Dimensions:: 20.6 x 14.7 x 3.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
Condition:: New
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£15.41

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American democracy is in danger. Hundreds of Americans stormed the Capitol in 2021 to prevent the certification of their political opponent's election, with many claiming to act in the name of Jesus Christ and Donald Trump. How can this have happened? David P. Gushee examines this phenomenon in his book Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies. Gushee argues that Christians have discarded their commitment to democracy and bought into authoritarianism. He calls on Christians to preserve democratic norms, including constitutional government, the rule of law, and equal rights for all. By analyzing global politics and modern history, Gushee urges a renewed commitment to democracy among Christians, not by succumbing to secular liberalism, but by drawing on their own best traditions. This book makes a robust case for a renewed commitment to democracy on the part of Christians, highlighting the dangers of current forms of political engagement. It provides insight into what democracy is truly meant to be and why Christians once supported it wholeheartedly - and should do so again.

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