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Thy Kingdom Come

An Evangelical's Lament

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Thy Kingdom Come

Written by: Randall Balmer
Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
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 For much of American history, evangelicalism was aligned with progressive political causes: nineteenth-century evangelicals fought for the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, and public education. But contemporary conservative activists have defaulted on this majestic legacy, embracing instead an agenda virtually indistinguishable from the Republican Party platform. Abortion, gay marriage, public education: the Religious Right is fighting, and winning, some of the most important political battles of the twenty-first century. How has evangelical Christianity become so entrenched in partisan politics?

Randall Balmer is both an evangelical Christian and a historian of American religion. Struggling to reconcile the contemporary state of evangelical faith in America with its proud tradition of progressivism, Balmer has headed to the frontlines of some of the most powerful and controversial organizations tied to the Religious Right.

Deftly combining ethnographic research, theological reflections, and historical context, Balmer laments the trivialization of Christianity, and offers a rallying cry for liberal Christians to reclaim the noblest traditions of their faith.

©2006 Randall Balmer (P)2006 HighBridge Company Americas Christianity Elections & Political Process Ideologies & Doctrines Ministry & Evangelism Political Science Politics & Government Religious Studies Social Sciences United States Liberalism Marriage American History Social justice Socialism Suffrage Tradition

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"With both scholarly credibility and popular stature as an expert, [Balmer's] professional success allows him to write a polemical book that takes some risks." (Publishers Weekly)
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