{"product_id":"9780743289504","title":"Middle Church : Reclaiming the Moral Values of the Faithful Majority from the Religious Right","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Bob Edgar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith issues like abortion, gay marriage, embryonic stem-cell research, and \"intelligent design\" dominating election campaigns, it often seems that the far religious right has defined the social agenda in American public life. In \u003ci\u003eMiddle Church,\u003c\/i\u003e the Rev. Bob Edgar vigorously refutes the idea that the right wing has a monopoly on matters of faith and values. On the contrary, he says, by focusing on \"personal piety\" issues such as gay rights and abortion, the extreme right views morality too narrowly-and ignores more important issues such as poverty, the environment, health care, and war and peace. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Middle Church\" is the vast majority of American faithful to whom these larger social issues matter, and in this book Bob Edgar urges a national political agenda that addresses these vital concerns. Passionate and thought provoking, \u003ci\u003eMiddle Church\u003c\/i\u003e is a call for Americans of all faiths to join together on the moral issues that matter most.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"With this engaging and insightful book, Bob Edgar speaks to and for the many, many members of 'Middle Church, Middle Synagogue, and Middle Mosque' who believe it's time to reset our nation's moral compass and priorities.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Middle Church\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure. Bob Edgar shares his wisdom and calls us all to reclaim the moral agenda for the faithful and expose the radical religious right as power-based, not religion-based.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- Patricia Schroeder, twelve-term member of Congress and President \u0026amp; CEO of the Association of American Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\"A Stirring Call to American believers who resent their spiritual beliefs being co-opted for a political agenda contrary to their faith.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- President Jimmy Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780743289504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40589883605198,"sku":"9780743289504","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_788ff858-39a4-4f90-873e-e0f39a4cd939.jpg?v=1646255019","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780743289504","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}