A Democratic and Republican Faith: A Public Theology for a Church and Nation in Crisis

Experts warn that America’s democratic political culture is in crisis and that the country is slouching toward authoritarianism. While many have warned of the challenge that Christian nationalism presents to democracy, Roberts addresses the burden that mainstream Christianity has placed on democratic culture by failing to nurture members in a thick democratic and republican faith.

Roberts examines the positive role that religion must play in a liberal democratic society and shows how mainstr...