Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 Religion Cannot Be Separated from Politics Richard John Neuhaus 10
2 Religion and Politics Are Not Separate in America Paul Jenkins 16
3 Religion Has Become a Liability in Politics Johnny No One 22
4 The Role of Religion in Politics Has Grown Kevin Coe David Domke 31
5 Black Evangelicals Have Become a Social and Political Force Krissah Williams 35
6 Christian Fundamentalists Threaten American Freedom Rob Boston 41
7 Pastors Should Be Allowed to Endorse Candidates in Sermons Erik Stanley 52
8 Pastors Should Not Be Allowed to Endorse Candidates in Sermons Barry W. Lynn 56
9 Religion's Role in Gay Marriage Violates Separation of Church and State Geoffrey Stone 60
10 Religion Is Influencing Global Politics Timothy Samuel Shah Monica Duffy Toft 65
11 Religion Could Bring About Peace and Justice Joan Bakewell 74
12 Christian Fundamentalists Influence U.S. Policies in the Middle East Stephen Zunes 78
13 Christian Fundamentalists Influence America's Anti-Muslim Foreign Policy Yoginder Sikand 89
Organizations to Contact 95
Bibliography 100
Index 107
