This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by Amy Sullivan in her book 'The Party Faithful: How and Why Democrats Are Closing the God Gap'. This summary offers a concise overview of the entire book in less than 30 minutes reading time. However this work does not replace in any case Amy Sullivan's book.Sullivan examines the change in faith and politics in America, he shows that despite the fact that religious belief remain very important for most Americans there is an increasing depart between politics and religion.
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"Does God exist? What about evil and suffering? How does faith relate to science? Is there life after death? These questions fascinate everyone and lie at the heart of philosophy of religion. Chad Meister offers an up-to-date introduction to the field, focussing not only on traditional debates but also on contemporary concepts such as the intelligent creator. Key topics, such as divine reality and the self and religious experience, are discussed in relation to different faiths. The wealth of textbook features, including tables of essential information, questions for reflection, summaries, glossary and recommendations for further reading make the book ideal for student use."--Jacket
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