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'Fundamentalism and American Culture' has long been considered a classic in religious history, and to this day remains unsurpassed. Now available in a new edition, this highly regarded analysis takes us through the full history of the origin and direction of one of America's most influential religious movements. In the 21st century, militantly conservative white evangelicals have become more prominent than ever in American life. Marsden's volume, which now takes the history through the end of the Trump administration, remains the essential starting point for understanding the degree to which that militancy has been shaped by the fundamentalist heritage of the 20th century.

Voices from the gay community -- Biblical understandings -- Findings from the sciences -- Constitutional framework for public policy -- Same-sex marriage : pluralism -- Anti-Discrimination laws -- Voices from younger Christians -- Churches and the LGBT community -- Case study conversations about LGBT people and issues -- Conclusion: a possible way forward

Introduction: the challenge of identity-influenced teaching -- The fear of teachers' religious identity: the historical origins -- How Christianity animates a teacher's background beliefs -- How Christian teachers transform course aims and curricula -- Thinking and acting Christianly in the classroom -- Is there really Baptist, Catholic, or Quaker teaching? The unique contributions of particular theological traditions -- Christian teaching in the pluralistic university -- Identity-informed teaching in the pluralistic university: important virtues and practices -- In praise of diverse teaching contexts -- When Christian teaching is really outrageous.