A New Religious America - 2nd Edition by Diana L Eck (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This exploration of the new religious landscape of America by a leading world religions professor traces the history of freedom of religion in the United States and highlights the challenges posed by intolerance and hatred. Newly revised and updated.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Why Understanding America's Religious Landscape Is the Most Important Challenge Facing Us Today</p><ul><li>The 1990s saw the U.S. Navy commission its first Muslim chaplain and open its first mosque.</li><li>There are presently more than three hundred temples in Los Angeles, home to the greatest variety of Buddhists in the world.</li><li>There are more American Muslims than there are American Episcopalians, Jews, or Presbyterians.</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[An] intelligent introduction to religious life outside American churches and synagogues."--<em>Wall Street Journal</em><br><br>"This excellent overview of America's exploding religious diversity doubles as an impassioned call to action."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"A New Religious America challenges all Americans to embrace the astonishing religious diversity that now animates the nation."--<em>Los Angeles Times</em><br><br>"A highly readable book...Diana Eck is an immensely well informed guide."--Harvey Cox, author of Fire from Heaven<br><br>"A stunning tour de force that may forever change the way Americans claim to be 'one nation, under God.'"--Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)<br><br>"A thoroughly researched and lovingly written ethnography that tells us just what the subtitle promises."--Lauren Winner, Publishers Weekly<br><br>"A thought-provoking analysis of trends that will shape the United States for years to come."--Religious News Service<br><br>"Diana Eck is the country's best guide to America's new pluralism."--Alan Wolfe, Boisi Center for Religion and Public Life, Boston College, author of One Nation, After All<br><br>"There cannot be a wiser or more authoritative guide...rich, exciting, and illuminating."--Karen Armstrong, author of A History of God<br><br>"This is a book I recommend to everyone I see.--Bill Moyers<br><br>"This is more than a stuffy study. It's an ambitious survey that celebrates the country's growing religious diversity."--Steve Rabey, Religion News Service<br><br>"This picture of religious pluralism is...highly recommended."--Choice<br><br>"Vivid writing...Diana Eck shows the way toward this nation's future."--James Carroll, author of Constantine's Sword<br>
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