American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us

Synopsis

Draws On Three National Surveys On Religion, As Well As Research Conducted By Congregations Across The United States, To Examine The Profound Impact It Has Had On American Life And How Religious Attitudes Have Changed In Recent Decades Religious Polarization And Pluralism In America -- Vignettes: The Old And The New -- Religiosity In America: The Historical Backdrop -- Religiosity In America: Shock And Two Aftershocks -- Switching, Matching, And Mixing -- Innovations In Religion -- Vignettes: Ethnicity, Gender, And Religion -- The Women's Revolution, The Rise Of Inequality, And Religion -- Diversity, Ethnicity, And Religion -- Vignettes: How Religion And Politics Intertwine -- Religion In American Politics -- Echo Chambers: Politics Within Congregations -- Religion And Good Neighborliness -- A House Divided? -- America's Grace: How A Tolerant Nation Bridges Its Religious Divides -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1: The Faith Matters Surveys -- Appendix 2: Data Analysis -- Notes -- Index. Robert D. Putnam, David E. Campbell ; With The Assistance Of Shaylyn Romney Garrett With A New Epilogue By The Authors Includes Bibliographical References (p. 601-682) And Index.