Faith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together
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"Faith and Politics: How the 'Moral Values' Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together" is a book by former senator and Episcopal priest John Danforth that examines the polarizing role of religion in American politics and proposes ways to bridge the divide.
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Target entity: Faith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together Context triple: [John Danforth, notableWork, Faith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together]
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A.
Faith in the Public Square
Faith in the Public Square is a collection of essays by theologian Rowan Williams exploring the role of religious belief and moral reasoning in contemporary public and political life.
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B.
The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs
The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs is a book by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright that explores the role of religion in American foreign policy and international relations.
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C.
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony is a political science book by Samuel P. Huntington that analyzes the recurring tensions between American ideals and political institutions throughout U.S. history.
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D.
The Politics of Hope
The Politics of Hope is a collection of essays by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. that champions liberal democracy and reformist politics in mid-20th-century America.
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E.
The American Religion
The American Religion is a 1992 book by literary critic Harold Bloom that analyzes distinctive features of religious belief and practice in the United States, especially its individualistic and gnostic tendencies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Faith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together Target entity description: "Faith and Politics: How the 'Moral Values' Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together" is a book by former senator and Episcopal priest John Danforth that examines the polarizing role of religion in American politics and proposes ways to bridge the divide.
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A.
Faith in the Public Square
Faith in the Public Square is a collection of essays by theologian Rowan Williams exploring the role of religious belief and moral reasoning in contemporary public and political life.
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B.
The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs
The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs is a book by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright that explores the role of religion in American foreign policy and international relations.
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C.
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony is a political science book by Samuel P. Huntington that analyzes the recurring tensions between American ideals and political institutions throughout U.S. history.
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D.
The Politics of Hope
The Politics of Hope is a collection of essays by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. that champions liberal democracy and reformist politics in mid-20th-century America.
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E.
The American Religion
The American Religion is a 1992 book by literary critic Harold Bloom that analyzes distinctive features of religious belief and practice in the United States, especially its individualistic and gnostic tendencies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| advocates |
civility in political discourse
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common ground between people of faith and differing political views ⓘ humility in religiously informed politics ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage moderation in religiously motivated politics
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foster cooperation across ideological divides ⓘ reframe the moral values debate in inclusive terms ⓘ |
| author | John Danforth ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| critiques |
framing of complex political issues as simple moral binaries
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use of religion as a partisan political tool ⓘ |
| discusses |
impact of religious rhetoric on elections
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relationship between church and state in the United States ⓘ tension between personal faith and public policy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
bridging divides between religious and secular Americans
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intersection of Christianity and U.S. politics ⓘ partisan use of religious rhetoric ⓘ role of religion in American public life ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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political literature ⓘ religion and politics ⓘ |
| hasAuthorBackground | Republican Party politician ⓘ |
| hasForm | printed book ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
ethical responsibility in public life
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pluralism in a democratic society ⓘ reconciliation across political and religious divides ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in religion and politics
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policy makers and political activists ⓘ religious leaders engaged in public issues ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
moral values debate in the United States
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political polarization in the United States ⓘ public discourse on faith and politics ⓘ religion in American politics ⓘ |
| perspectiveOf |
Episcopal priest
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former U.S. senator ⓘ |
| proposes |
approaches for constructive dialogue between people of differing beliefs
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ways to reduce polarization over moral values ⓘ |
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Faith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together
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