How Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist Leaders are
Moving Beyond the Culture Wars and Transforming American Public Life
The wind is changing. Weary of the divisive way religion has been used in American politics, a growing chorus of religious leaders is calling for a new public engagement that moves beyond the culture wars to an inclusive politics of progress, shared values, and the common good. This emerging movement represents a new public face of religion that is both politically progressive and authentically religious.
Progressive & Religious (forthcoming August 2008), tells the story of this emerging movement through nearly 100 in-depth interviews with remarkable contemporary leaders in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Both for the religious Americans who are wary of progressive politics and for political progressives who are wary of religion, understanding the new progressive religious movement has the potential to open up new conversations and coalitions at a critical moment in our national life. The book portrays a vision of a vibrant multi-religious America that will help journalists, policy makers, and the general public reach a deeper understanding of the authentic religious roots of progressive politics.
You can hear these inspiring leaders talk about this emerging movement by tuning in to "Progressive Religious Voices," our bi-monthly podcast. You can listen online, or subscribe to this podcast (directly or on iTunes) to have a new interview delivered to your ipod or mp3 player every two weeks.






