Godless Citizens in a Godly Republic: Atheists in American Public Life [Paperback]

Illuminating. Phil Zuckerman, author of A thorough and useful history of the legal and political status of atheists in America. R. Laurence Moore and Isaac Kramnick trace the often-shocking history of atheism in America. In a nation dedicated to the separation of church and state, we have seen furious battles over compulsory school prayer, discrimination against nonbelievers, and continuing efforts to declare this to be a Christian nation. Moore and Kramnick bring to life a continuing struggle to make this nation what the Founders intended it to be. As American demographics trend increasingly secular, religious conservatives are trying harder than ever to define the nations law and politics in their terms. Meanwhile, seeing secularism under attack, nonbelievers are standing up and speaking out as never before. [An] alternative history of the country, focused on the nonbelievers. Godless Citizens?is a well-considered, well-written, and arguably?important?book. It should be read by anyone who sees themselves as having had to live on the short end of things in an America fighting at any cost to be defined as Christian. Moore and Kramnick give us ample reason to take heart. A fascinating look at atheism in America. This compact and thorough work is a perfect introduction to atheism in America. An impassioned review of the demands of a little-considered minority. This work provides important historical insights into a contentious contemporary issue. Highly recommended for readers interested in history, law, and political science, as well as those seeking positive approaches to expanding religious liberty. US