ABSTRACT
The Christian myth is entangled with American politics, with the nation's image of its own manifest destiny. 'Christian Mentality' analyses the myths that have shaped America's collective mentality. Concepts that are taken for granted in the formation of American policy - namely power, violence and fear - are examined. The book argues that America must find an image for itself which more truly reflects its reality as a polycultural nation still struggling for social democracy. 'Christian Mentality' will be invaluable to students and scholars interested in the impact of religion on political thought.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |9 pages
Introduction
part I|33 pages
Mentalities
chapter 1|7 pages
The Christian Nation
chapter 2|8 pages
The Way Myths Work
chapter 3|16 pages
The Christian Myth and Legacy
part II|83 pages
Social Issues
chapter 4|14 pages
Social Issues
chapter 5|19 pages
The Entanglements of Christian Mentality
chapter 6|14 pages
The Entanglements of Power
chapter 7|19 pages
The Entanglements of Violence
chapter 8|15 pages
The Entanglements of Fear
part III|57 pages
Critiques