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    This book discusses the evolution of three philosophical foundations from the twelfth through the eighteenth centuries that converged to form the basis of liberal democracy’s approach to the place and role of religion in society and politics. Identified as a “religious axis,” the period of convergence promoted rational and empirical investigation, enabled the development of diverse religious beliefs, and affirmed religious liberty and expressions amidst pluralist politics. The religious axis’ th…Read more
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    A Palestinian Theology of Liberation: The Bible, Justice, and the Palestine-Israel Conflict (review)
    Journal for Peace and Justice Studies 28 (1): 170-174. 2018.
  • Founding Acts: Constitutional Origins in a Democratic Age (review)
    Interpretation 44 (2). 2018.
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    As early as the sixteenth century the liberal democratic state has been forced to confront the question of religion in politics. The result has been a tense and uncomfortable balancing act. Today, in the public square of liberal democracy, a number of religious confessions and beliefs compete for attention. In the American experience, some sense of religious pluralism and relative social harmony has been maintained. However, for this relationship to prevail, a tension must continue to exist―one …Read more
  • This is the first in-depth look at the political theoretical structure of liberation theology. Liberation theologians, writing from the perspective of the poor and oppressed, denounce modernity and especially capitalism for having caused poverty and military dictatorships. The book evaluates the liberation theologians’ methodological approach to political theory and the crucial role of Marxism. It also analyzes liberation theologians’ assessment of Latin American political economy and their mora…Read more