"Quite ambitious, tracing religion in the United States from European colonization up to the 21st century.... The writing is strong throughout."--Publishers Wee

A thought-provoking discussion of the public and political expression of America's diverse religious beliefs.

Discusses the Cold War, communism, Eisenhower, the civil rights movement, African-Americans and religion, Mormons, Vietnam, Catholics, feminism, cults, creation

Written from the perspective of the various denominations that thrived in the 19th century, this comprehensive survey of the middle period in America's religiou

There has always been an intricate relationship between religion and politics. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelation of relig