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State Church and Religious Equality: A Comparative Study of Competing Logics during the Process of Changing Relations between State and Church in Sweden and Norway Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Helge K Nylenna, Linnea Lundgren
In recent decades, the religious landscape in the Nordic countries has changed. Transforming from traditional homogeneous Evangelical-Lutheran societies into more religiously and culturally diverse, there have been reforms creating new relationships between the states and the traditional state churches. Taking a comparative approach, this article analyzes how institutional logics guided the church
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Race, Religious Freedom, and the Institutional Limitations of the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Andrew Gardner
In 1936, Baptists from across geographic and racial lines cooperatively began working together to address questions of common social concern—specifically, religious freedom. Ten years later, this cooperative work spurred the formation of the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs, later known as the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC). Recent scholarship has critiqued conceptions
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Religion, Pluralism, and the Australian State after Same-Sex Marriage Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Ian Tregenza
Since the passing of same-sex marriage legislation in 2017, religious freedom has become a prominent feature of Australian public debate. Overwhelmingly, such debates are conducted within a human rights framework where principles such as individual autonomy and protection from discrimination are prioritized over the communal and associational elements of religious life. This in turn tends to augment
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“Disgust” and “Disgrace”: Cultural Evangelicals’ Reaction to Jimmy Carter’s Draft Evader Pardon and Early Memory of the Vietnam War in Texas Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2024-02-13 David Nanninga
This article examines the reactions of cultural evangelicals in Texas to Jimmy Carter’s pardon of Vietnam War draft evaders. This article seeks to answer two questions: Did cultural evangelicals agree or disagree with Carter’s pardon, and why? This article finds that the vast majority vehemently disagreed with the pardon for a variety of reasons, but one reason loomed above all: These cultural evangelicals
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Montenegro in the Works of Patrick Mac Swiney de Mashanaglass Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Slavko Burzanović, Olivera Popović
This article analyzes texts about Montenegro of the Catholic Irish publicist Patrick Mac Swiney de Mashanaglass, who visited the country in 1899. He published two works about his experience and the information he collected: a travel account and a historical overview. The article discusses the motive for his arrival on the eastern Adriatic coast, the historical, political, and cultural context of this
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Bringing Back the Old Religiosity: Interfaith Cosmopolitan Civil Religion (ICCR) Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Song Chong Lee
Highlighting the transformed landscape of political communities in the twenty-first century, I reexamine the discourse of civil religion (DCR). Widely recognized in religious studies and notably in American history, this concept reveals a subtle yet intricately functional framework of community consciousness within political entities. This article posits that the prevalent interpretation of civil religion
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Strategy and Subterfuge: Billy Graham’s Political Machinations from Montreux to the Mayflower Hotel and Beyond Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Randall Balmer
One of the turning points in the 1960 presidential campaign was a gathering of 150 Protestant ministers at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington on September 7, 1960, two days after Labor Day. During the closed-door gathering, Protestant leaders, including Norman Vincent Peale, unanimously adopted a statement warning about the dangers to the First Amendment and the separation of church and state should
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A Tale of Two Civil Religions: Ritual, Transcendence, and the Crisis of Meaning in American Politics Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Clayton Fordahl
This article does three things to advance the study of civil religion and American society. First, it identifies and examines a conceptual cleavage between the initial use of civil religion (deistic civil religion) and a later adaptation (Durkheimian civil religion), both of which offer distinct liberal-humanistic alternatives to how aspects of traditional religion might be used in contemporary, secular-modern
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Curating Spaces of Hope: A New Paradigm of Postsecular Partnership for Uncertain Times Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Matthew Barber-Rowell
In this paper, Curating Spaces of Hope is offered as a new paradigm for postsecular partnership for uncertain times. The need for a new paradigm is set out intially using literatures from faith based organisations. The case is made that the understanding of faith or the ‘F’ is inadequate, and that in order to make sense of the role it plays in social policy, a fresh framing is needed. For this, literatures
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Religious Deviance and Psychological Medicine in the Second Great Awakening: The Asylum Narratives of Elizabeth T. Stone (b. 1811) Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-04-04 Mark W Lee,Edward A David
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Defiant Worship: Religious Liberty Talk and Rights in COVID-19 Pandemic Times Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Kathleen M Moore,Jed D Forman
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Christianity and Criminal Law. Edited by Mark Hill, QC, Norman Doe, RH Helmholz, and John Witte, Jr Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Frank R Herrmann
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Against Popery: Britain, Empire, and Anti-Catholicism. Edited by Evan Haefeli Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Colin Haydon
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Orthodox Christianity and the Politics of Transition: Ukraine, Serbia and Georgia. By Tornike Metreveli Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Kristine Margvelashvili
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Religion and the American Revolution. By Katherine Carté Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Stephen A Marini
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The Religion Clauses: The Case for Separating Church and State. By Howard Gillman and Erwin Chemerinsky Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Edwin Cook
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State Neutrality: The Sacred, the Secular and Equality Law. By Kerry O’Halloran Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Harry G Hutchison
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Coping with Defeat: Sunni Islam, Roman Catholicism, and the Modern State. By Jonathan Laurence Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Joseph Prud’homme
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Why Do People Discriminate against Jews? By Jonathan Fox and Lev Topor Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 David Schraub
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The Pope in Poland: The Pilgrimages of John Paul II, 1979–1991. By James Ramon Felak. Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Jesse B B Russell
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Convulsed States: Earthquakes, Prophecy, and the Remaking of Early America. By Jonathan Todd Hancock Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Douglas L Winiarski
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Millenarian Dreams and Racial Nightmares: The American Civil War as an Apocalyptic Conflict. By John H. Matsui Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Sean A Scott
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God’s Cold Warrior: The Life and Faith of John Foster Dulles. By John D. Wilsey Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Kirby D.
God’s Cold Warrior: The Life and Faith of John Foster Dulles. By WilseyJohn D. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2021. 204pp. $21.99 paperback.
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The Saints and the State: The Mormon Troubles in Illinois Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Bowman M.
The Reed Smoot Hearings: The Investigation of a Mormon Senator and the Transformation of an American Religion. Edited by PaulosMichael HaroldSmith HansenKonden. Logan: Utah State University Press, 2021. 288pp. $46.00.
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Israel’s Jewish Identity Crisis: State and Politics in the Middle East. By Yaacov Yadgar Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Ben-Porat G.
Israel’s Jewish Identity Crisis: State and Politics in the Middle East. By YadgarYaacov. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 195pp. $26.99 paper.
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Books Received Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-02-04
Balmer, Randall. Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2021. 88pp. $16.99.
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Note from the Editor Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-01-12 Hankins B, Editor.
As those who read mastheads may have noticed, I became editor of Journal of Church and State in August 2020, succeeding Jerold Waltman who retired. I want to take this opportunity to thank Professor Waltman for his years of superb service to the journal.
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All Hail to the Archpriest: Confessional Conflict, Toleration, and the Politics of Publicity in Post-Reformation England. By Peter Lake and Michael Questier Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-01-05 Milton A.
All Hail to the Archpriest: Confessional Conflict, Toleration, and the Politics of Publicity in Post-Reformation England. By LakePeter and QuestierMichael. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019. 336pp. $51.00.
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Modern Sufis and the State: The Politics in South Asia and Beyond. Edited by Katherine Pratt Ewing and Rosemary R. Corbett Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Knysh A.
Modern Sufis and the State: The Politics in South Asia and Beyond. Edited byEwingKatherine Pratt and CorbettRosemary R.. New York: Columbia University Press, 2020. 242pp. $35.00 paper.
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Regulating Religion: State Governance of Religious Institutions in South Africa. By Helena Van Coller Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Amoah J.
Regulating Religion: State Governance of Religious Institutions in South Africa. By Van CollerHelena. New York: Routledge, 2019. 234pp. $44.05 eBook.
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Spiritual Entrepreneurs: Florida’s Faith-Based Prisons and the American Carceral State. By Brad Stoddard Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Hallett M.
Spiritual Entrepreneurs: Florida’s Faith-Based Prisons and the American Carceral State. By StoddardBrad.Chapel Hill:University of North Carolina Press, 2021. 203pp. $24.95 paper.
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White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America. By Khyati Y. Joshi Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Arshad R, Clark C.
White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America. By JoshiKhyati Y.. New York: New York University Press, 2020. 225pp. $28.00.
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The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship. By Daniel K. Williams Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Barrett J.
The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship. By WilliamsDaniel K.. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2021. 256pp. $27.99.
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Evangelicals and Presidential Politics: From Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump. Edited by Andrew S. Moore Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Smith G.
Evangelicals and Presidential Politics: From Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump. Edited by MooreAndrew S.. Baton Rouge:Louisiana State University Press, 2021. 184pp. $40.00.
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Crime and Forgiveness: Christianizing Execution in Medieval Europe. By Adriano Prosperi, translated by Jeremy Carden Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Tracy L.
Crime and Forgiveness: Christianizing Execution in Medieval Europe. By ProsperiAdriano, translated by CardenJeremy. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2020. 522pp. $39.95.
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Law and the Rule of God: A Christian Engagement with Sharī‘a. By Joshua Ralston Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Valkenberg W.
Law and the Rule of God: A Christian Engagement with Sharī‘a. By RalstonJoshua. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 329pp. $99.99.
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The Crown and the Courts: Separation of Powers in the Early Jewish Imagination. By David C. Flatto Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Nimmer D.
The Crown and the Courts: Separation of Powers in the Early Jewish Imagination. By FlattoDavid C.. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2020. 239pp. $39.95.
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Preventing Unjust War: A Catholic Argument for Selective Conscientious Objection. By Roger Bergman Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Taylor L.
Preventing Unjust War: A Catholic Argument for Selective Conscientious Objection. By BergmanRoger. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2020. 176pp. $26.00 paper.
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Women, Religion, and the State in Contemporary Turkey. By Chiara Maritato Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Korkut U.
Women, Religion, and the State in Contemporary Turkey. By MaritatoChiara. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 286pp. $99.99.
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Confessional Diplomacy in Early Modern Europe. Edited by Roberta Anderson and Charlotte Backerra Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Riches D.
Confessional Diplomacy in Early Modern Europe. Edited by AndersonRoberta and BackerraCharlotte. New York: Routledge, 2020. 276pp. $48.95 eBook.
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Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Toleration in Early America. By Michael D. Breidenbach Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Haefeli E.
Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Toleration in Early America. By BreidenbachMichael D.. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2021. 239pp. $45.00.
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Religious Freedom in Islam: The Fate of a Universal Human Right in the Muslim World Today. By Daniel Philpott Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-12-03 Hashemi N.
Religious Freedom in Islam: The Fate of a Universal Human Right in the Muslim World Today. By PhilpottDaniel. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019. 241pp. $38.95.
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Notes on Church-State Affairs Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Scott T Prather,Jacob R Randolph
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Against Empire: Ekklesial Resistance and the Politics of Radical Democracy. By Matthew T. Eggemeier Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Robbins J.
Against Empire: Ekklesial Resistance and the Politics of Radical Democracy. By EggemeierMatthew T.. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2020. 176pp. $26.00 paper.
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Finding Faith in Foreign Policy: Religion and American Diplomacy in a Postsecular World. By Gregorio Bettiza Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Hand A.
Finding Faith in Foreign Policy: Religion and American Diplomacy in a Postsecular World. By BettizaGregorio. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019. 233pp. $82.00.
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Protestants and American Conservatism: A Short History. By Gillis J. Harp Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-28 McDaniel C.
Protestants and American Conservatism: A Short History. By HarpGillis J.. New York:Oxford University Press, 2019. 236pp. $36.95.
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Mother Teresa: The Saint and Her Nation. By Gëzim Alpion Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-25 Peshkopia R.
Mother Teresa: The Saint and Her Nation. By AlpionGëzim. New York: Bloomsbury, 2020. 296pp. $115.00.
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Bounded Integration: The Religion-State Relationship and Democratic Performance in Turkey and Israel. By Aviad Rubin Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-09 Gunn T.
Bounded Integration: The Religion-State Relationship and Democratic Performance in Turkey and Israel. By RubinAviad. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2020. 241pp. $95.00.
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Books Received Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-05
Berto, Luigi Andrea. Christians under the Crescent and Muslims under the Cross c.630–1923. New York: Routledge, 2020. 148pp. $44.95 ebook.
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Calendar of Events in Church and State Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-11-05 Randolph J.
Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, some of the publicized events may be postponed or moved from place-based to online format. If you plan to attend any of these events, please monitor the websites for updated information. Many conferences offer online presentation and participation options.
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Religion, Law, USA. Edited by Joshua Dubler and Isaac Weiner Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-10-04 Sheahan L.
Religion, Law, USA. Edited by DublerJoshuaWeinerIsaac. New York: New York University Press, 2019. 288pp. $35.00 paper.
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A New History of the Church in Wales: Governance and Ministry, Theology and Society. Edited by Norman Doe Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-10-04 Jones D.
A New History of the Church in Wales: Governance and Ministry, Theology and Society. Edited by DoeNorman. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 336pp. $32.99 paper.
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Notes on Church-State Affairs Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Scott T Prather,Jacob R Randolph
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The Election of the Evangelical: Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and the Presidential Contest of 1976. By Daniel K. Williams Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-09-27 Kelley A.
The Election of the Evangelical: Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and the Presidential Contest of 1976. By WilliamsDaniel K.. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2020. 354pp. $39.95.
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The Final Pagan Generation: Rome’s Unexpected Path to Christianity. By Edward J. Watts. Paperback ed Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-09-27 Graham M.
The Final Pagan Generation: Rome’s Unexpected Path to Christianity. By WattsEdward J.. Paperback ed. Oakland: University of California Press, 2020. First published 2015. 220pp. $29.95 paper.
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Separate but Faithful: The Christian Right’s Radical Struggle to Transform Law and Legal Culture. By Amanda Hollis-Brusky and Joshua C. Wilson Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-09-23 Steelman A.
Separate but Faithful: The Christian Right’s Radical Struggle to Transform Law and Legal Culture. By Hollis-BruskyAmandaWilsonJoshua C.. New York: Oxford University Press, 2020. 288pp. $29.95.
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Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics. By David E. Campbell, Geoffrey C. Layman, and John C. Green Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-09-21 Ledewitz B.
Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics. By CampbellDavid E.LaymanGeoffrey C.GreenJohn C.. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 223pp. $29.99 paper.
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Gay Rights vs. Religious Liberty?: The Unnecessary Conflict. By Andrew Koppelman Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-09-21 Dent G, Jr.
Gay Rights vs. Religious Liberty?: The Unnecessary Conflict. By KoppelmanAndrew. New York: Oxford University Press, 2020. 145pp. $34.95.
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Calendar of Events in Church and State Journal of Church and State Pub Date : 2021-09-08
Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, some of the publicized events may be postponed or moved from place-based to online format. If you are planning to attend any of these events, please monitor the websites for updated information. Many conferences offer online presentation and participation options.