Religious Responses to Marriage Equality

ISBN-13: 9780367590628 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 142 str.

Luke Perry

Opis

This book examines how religious groups in America have responded theologically and politically to the legalization of same sex marriage.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 - The advancement of marriage equality Chapter 2 - Evangelical Protestants and marriage equality Chapter 3 - Mainline Methodists and marriage equality Chapter 4 - Mainline Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and marriage equality Chapter 5 - Roman Catholics and marriage equality Chapter 6 - Religious Minorities and marriage equality Conclusion - understanding religious responses to marriage equality

O autorze

Luke Perry is professor and chair of the Department of Government and Politics at Utica College, and director of The Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research. Perry was a graduate fellow at the University of Massachusetts where he earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science with expertise in American politics and comparative politics. A Fulbright Scholar, Perry has lectured at universities throughout Europe and worked with various organizations, including the Washington Center, Junior Statesmen of America, the Kellogg Foundation, and the U.S. Peace Corps. Perry’s current research focuses on U.S. elections, the presidency, and religion and politics.