First the Ballot Box, Then the Cross!
Title | First the Ballot Box, Then the Cross! PDF eBook |
Author | Don W. Hillis |
Publisher | |
Pages | 4 |
Release | 1960 |
Genre | Christianity and politics |
ISBN |
Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box
Title | Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Cowley |
Publisher | Biteback Publishing |
Pages | 214 |
Release | 2014-10-28 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1849548250 |
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED... ... what emotions really influence where your cross goes on the ballot paper? ... whether people are claiming to vote when they haven't? ... which party's supporters are the kinkiest in bed? In the run-up to the most hotly contested and unpredictable election in a generation, this exhilarating read injects some life back into the world of British electoral politics. Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box sheds light on some of our more unusual voting trends, ranging from why people lie about voting to how being attractive can get you elected. Each of the fifty accessible and concise chapters, written by leading political experts, seeks to examine the broader issues surrounding voting and elections in Britain. It is not just about sexual secrets and skewed surveys: it illustrates the importance of women and ethnic minorities; explains why parties knock on your door (and why they don't); and shows how partisanship colours your views of everything, even pets. This fascinating volume covers everything you need to know (and the things you never thought you needed to know) about the bedroom habits, political untruths and voting nuances behind the upcoming election. 'This book is such an utterly brilliant idea it is ridiculous that no one has thought of it before ... I cannot recommend it highly enough.' John Rentoul
Racial Coalition Building in Local Elections
Title | Racial Coalition Building in Local Elections PDF eBook |
Author | Andrea Benjamin |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-09-12 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9781108733427 |
This book examines racial and ethnic coalition building in local elections and considers Black and Latino political incorporation more broadly. Although many argue that Black and Latino voters have much to gain from alliances that advance shared interests, coalitions between the two groups have not always formed easily or been stable over time. Recent mayoral elections across the country show different patterns of out-group candidate support. This book seeks to explain these variations and the specific conditions under which Blacks and Latinos vote for the same candidate. Drawing on large-n observational data, survey experiments, and qualitative case studies, Benjamin develops a theory of co-ethnic endorsements, which points to the significance of elite cues from Black and Latino leaders. The book demonstrates that voters use elite co-ethnic endorsements to help inform their votes, that they do so particularly when race is salient in an election, and that this has real implications for representation and access to political benefits.
Jesus for President
Title | Jesus for President PDF eBook |
Author | Shane Claiborne |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2009-08-30 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310862701 |
Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people 'set apart' from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of 'Should I vote or not?' and 'Which candidate?' by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It's written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.
The Cross and the Ballot
Title | The Cross and the Ballot PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen Lovell Evans |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 326 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780391040953 |
This comparative history of the parallel development of Catholic political parties in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and The Netherlands contributes to the debate over Germany's "Sonderweg" or "special path" by showing that this aspects of Germany's history was not unique but similar to that of neighbors.
The Politics of the Cross
Title | The Politics of the Cross PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel K. Williams |
Publisher | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Pages | 375 |
Release | 2021-03-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 146746211X |
Where do Christians fit in a two-party political system? The partisan divide that is rending the nation is now tearing apart American churches. On one side are Christian Right activists and other conservatives who believe that a vote for a Democratic presidential candidate is a vote for abortion, sexual immorality, gender confusion, and the loss of religious liberty for Christians. On the other side are politically progressive Christians who are considering leaving the institutional church because of white evangelicalism’s alliance with a Republican Party that they believe is racist, hateful toward immigrants, scornful of the poor, and directly opposed to the principles that Jesus taught. Even while sharing the same pew, these two sides often see the views of the other as hopelessly wrongheaded—even evil. Is there a way to transcend this deep-seated division? The Politics of the Cross draws on history, policy analysis, and biblically grounded theology to show how Christians can protect the unborn, advocate for traditional marriage, promote racial justice, care for the poor, and, above all, honor the gospel by adopting a cross-centered ethic instead of the idolatrous politics of power, fear, or partisanship. As Daniel K. Williams illustrates, both the Republican and Democratic parties are rooted in Christian principles, but both have distorted those principles and mixed them with assumptions that are antithetical to biblical truth. Williams explains how Christians can renounce partisanship and pursue policies that show love for our neighbors to achieve a biblical vision of justice. Nuanced, detailed, and even-handed, The Politics of the Cross tackles the thorny issues that divide Christians politically and offers a path forward with innovative, biblically minded political approaches that might surprise Christians on both the left and the right.
Let's Vote!
Title | Let's Vote! PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Iaco |
Publisher | Mascot Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-08-02 |
Genre | Fruit |
ISBN | 9781631777325 |
Let's Vote! A Fruitful Election Tale is a children's politics and government book that helps young readers learn the value of voting in an election. Follow along as Miss Jenn uses three different fruits to help her students run their own in-class campaigns.