“American politics and American religion are each divided by race. This book demonstrates how race also drives how political churches shape public opinion. While the data is often disheartening, there is also evidence for hope. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, religion, and politics.”
—J. Tobin Grant, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
— J. Tobin Grant
“Race and the Power of Sermons on American Politics is a welcome and wide-ranging examination of the dynamics of race and politics from America’s pulpits.”
—Gerardo Martí, Professor of Sociology at Davidson College and author of American Blindspot: Race, Class, Religion, and the Trump Presidency
— Gerardo Marti
“…others have analyzed the political attitudes and behavior of clergy, but this is the first book to analyze what congregants report hearing from their clergy and how the messages given may shape the political attitudes and behavior of their congregants.”
—Corwin E. Smidt, Calvin University
— Corwin E. Smidt, Calvin University
“Race and the Power of Sermons on American Politics provides an important contribution to our understanding of the political and social consequences of our highly segregated religious practices. By demonstrating the differences in messages between Black and White congregations and the political ramifications of these differences, this book forces us to reconcile an unjustifiable religious chasm in America.”
—Eric L. McDaniel, University of Texas at Austin
— Eric L. McDaniel, University of Texas at Austin
“…others have analyzed the political attitudes and behavior of clergy, but this is the first book to analyze what congregants report hearing from their clergy and how the messages given may shape the political attitudes and behavior of their congregants.”
—Corwin E. Smidt, Calvin University
— Corwin E. Smidt, Calvin University
“Race and the Power of Sermons on American Politics provides an important contribution to our understanding of the political and social consequences of our highly segregated religious practices. By demonstrating the differences in messages between Black and White congregations and the political ramifications of these differences, this book forces us to reconcile an unjustifiable religious chasm in America.”
—Eric L. McDaniel, University of Texas at Austin
— Eric L. McDaniel, University of Texas at Austin
“Race and the Power of Sermons on American Politics is a welcome and wide-ranging examination of the dynamics of race and politics from America’s pulpits.”
—Gerardo Martí, Professor of Sociology at Davidson College and author of American Blindspot: Race, Class, Religion, and the Trump Presidency
— Gerardo Marti
“American politics and American religion are each divided by race. This book demonstrates how race also drives how political churches shape public opinion. While the data is often disheartening, there is also evidence for hope. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, religion, and politics.”
—J. Tobin Grant, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
— J. Tobin Grant
"Given the considerable evidence they present that attending political congregations has a positive association with individuals’ support of progressive policies and political activism, the stakes of clergy engagement with political issues are high. With this foundation, Brown et al. lay the groundwork for important questions for both researchers and religious leaders alike."
—Review of Religious Research
— Review of Religious Research
"...the synthesis of these rich historical examples and a treasure trove of insights derived from almost eight decades of studies on the topic make this book an ideal one-stop text for pastors and parachurch ministry leaders, not to mention faith-based community organizers and other social justice practitioners who can benefit from the nuanced understanding of how race, religion, and politics intersect and insights into some of the challenges inherent in tackling social justice from the American pulpit."
—Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review
— Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review