Faith and Public Policy, 9780739103869
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This text turns the spotlight on the role of faith in the public square and the spiritual consequences of public policy making. It brings together 14 American writers on the intersection of faith and public policy to discuss the changing roles of government, church, education and the family.

Summary

Faith and Public Policy turns the spotlight on the role of faith in the public square and the spiritual consequences of public policymaking. The work brings together fourteen of America’s most respected writers on the intersection of faith and public policy to discuss the changing roles of government, church, education, and the family. Chapters investigate such issues as inner city programs, the secularization of faith-based programs, the impact of tax policy on the family, and the status of …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780739103869
ISBN-10:0739103865
Author:James R. Wilburn, Eloise Anderson, John J. DiIulio Jr, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Patrick Fagan, Steve Forbes, Douglas W. Kmiec, PH.D., Stephen V. Monsma, Michael Novak, Jack Scott
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:Lexington Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:186
Edition:0186th
Release Date:8 August 2002
Weight:277g
Dimensions:227mm x 151mm x 14mm
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Critics Review

Given the success of faith-based groups, the key question for those who would restrict them is, Which do you want to fight more — poverty or God? This book offers new insight into how various policy players tackle this important question….. – Marvin Olasky, editor–in–chief, World News GroupPepperdine’s new School of Public Policy has assembled a remarkable cast of experts to address a crucial question: what role does faith play in the public policy of a diverse and pluralistic nation? Their answers, recorded here, are vital to the future of America. – David Davenport, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Given the success of faith-based groups, the key question for those who would restrict them is, “Which do you want to fightmore — poverty or God?” This book offers new insight into how various policy players tackle this important question.

– Marvin Olasky, editor–in–chief, World News Group

About The Author

James R. Wilburn

James R. Wilburn is Dean of Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy and Professor of Strategy in Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is the author of several books on American history, business management, and leadership.

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