The God strategy how religion became a political weapon in America Domke, David Scott. creator Coe, Kevin M. text bibliography Electronic books. enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2008 monographic eng remote 1 online resource (231 pages) : illustrations This volume offers a timely and dynamic study of the rise of religion in American politics, examining the public messages of political leaders over the past seventy-five years. The authors show that U.S. politics today is defined by a calculated, deliberate, and partisan use of faith that is unprecedented in modern politics. Beginning with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980, America has seen a no-holds-barred religious politics that seeks to attract voters, identify and attack enemies, and solidify power. Domke and Coe identify a set of religious signals sent by both Republicans and Democra. One nation under god, divisible -- Political priests -- God and country -- Acts of communion -- Morality politics -- Religious politics and democratic vitality. David Domke and Kevin Coe. Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-223) and index. English. n-us--- Religion and politics United States United States Religion 1960- Religion et politique États-Unis États-Unis Religion 1960- POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Process General POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Process Elections Religion Religion and politics United States Since 1960 fast BL2525 .D65 2008eb 324.973/092 God strategy Domke, David Scott. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008 (DLC) 2007014782 (OCoLC)123119805 9780198043737 0198043732 9781435620391 1435620399 9780195326413 0195326415 0199886784 9780199886784 1281165492 9781281165497 9786611165499 6611165495 2007014782 http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=https://academic.oup.com/book/36125 N$T 080122 20260318172829.5 in00005702279 eng