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Religion and Politics in the United States

This book delves into the historical and contemporary interplay between religion and politics in America, examining how religious beliefs have influenced political decisions and vice versa. more

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Kenneth D. Wald

Limited information is available about Kenneth D. Wald, who was born on February 13, 1949, and whose profession is unknown. more

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“Incrementalism: In the first generation, the goal of the movement was wholesale social and cultural transformation. Small, incremental victories were too little given the magnitude of America's moral decay. Since 1988, the new leaders have recognized that incrementalism is the surest path to success in political competition. The current movement is committed to securing small victories now, postponing for the long-term more fundamental changes in society and politics.”

“Sport is a seductive metaphor (life as a game in which we gain victory through hard work, discipline, and visualizing success). but the older metaphor of farming (life as hard labor that is subject to weather and quirks of blind fate and may return no reward whatsoever and don't be surprised) is still in our blood.”