Voices of the Religious Left: A Contemporary Sourcebook

Alpert, Rebecca T.

doi:10.1525/nr.2004.8.2.124

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“…The religious Left is fairly inchoate, with a broad agenda, and tenuous ties to the Democratic Party (Olson, 2017;Sager, 2017;Sullivan, 2008). It also includes a socially, religiously and politically diverse set of constituencies who do not just tolerate but actively celebrate differences in opinion (Alpert, 2000;Kellstedt, Smidt, Green, & Guth, 2007;Olson, 2011). Some of the diversity that progressive coalitions celebrate involve different religious traditions, but some of it also involves religious people working with non-religious people.…”

Section: Progressive Religion Among the Publicmentioning

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Religion and progressive politics in the United States

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Williams³

2018

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In recent decades, scholars interested in the role of religion in American public life have largely focused on the Christian Right or the role of religion in civic life. Compared to these extensive literatures, relatively little attention has been paid to the role of religion in liberal/progressive politics. Progressive religious voices are more widespread and more racially, socioeconomically, and religiously diverse than is typically recognized. Moreover, while these actors seek influence within the most visible political realms of elections and policymaking, they also focus on shaping the cultural identities, narratives, and discourses that undergird democratic life. This article offers a framework through which to conceptualize the progressive religious field of action and reviews the growing body of research on the individuals and organizations that comprise this field. It begins by examining the prevalence of progressive religious views and activities among the general public; reviews research on three different types of progressive religious political organizations (social movements, national advocacy organizations, and faith‐based community organizations) as well as religious congregations' efforts to spur members to progressive political consciousness and mobilization; and evaluates the place of progressive religion in American political culture. Finally, it points to fruitful areas for future research.

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Section: Progressive Religion Among the Publicmentioning

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Religion and progressive politics in the United States

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Williams³

2018

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“…These efforts are intrinsically interconnected. 59 From a liberatory perspective the struggle to restore the 'queer' God, in order that the 'queer' community can see itself in the divine image, becomes inseparable from forming alliances with other others. As Adrienne Rich wrote: 'If I am not for myself who will be for me?…”

Section: Reclaiming the 'Queer' Divinementioning

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Revealing Hidden Aspects of Divinity in the 'Queer' Face: Towards a Jewish 'Queer' (Liberation) Theology

Rosen-Berry¹

2008

European Judaism

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Voices of the Religious Left: A Contemporary Sourcebook

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Religion and progressive politics in the United States

Religion and progressive politics in the United States

Revealing Hidden Aspects of Divinity in the 'Queer' Face: Towards a Jewish 'Queer' (Liberation) Theology

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