Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Tables and Figures vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. Introduction 1
6. PART I. HISTORY , ORGANIZATION, AND ACTIVITIES
7. 1. The Logic of Mainline Churchliness: Historical Background since the Reformation 27
8. 2. Mainline Protestant Washington Offices and the Political Lives of Clergy 54
9. 3. The Generous Side of Christian Faith: The Successes and Challenges of Mainline Women’s Groups 80
10. 4. Religious Variations in Public Presence: Evidence from the National Congregations Study 108
11. 5. Connecting Mainline Protestant Churches with Public Life 129
12. 6. The Changing Political Fortunes of Mainline Protestants 159
13. PART II . INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC ISSUES
14. 7. Furthering the Freedom Struggle: Racial Justice Activism in the Mainline Churches since the Civil Rights Era 181
15. 8. The Hydra and the Swords: Social Welfare and Mainline Advocacy, 1964–2000 213
16. 9. Caring for Creation: Environmental Advocacy by Mainline Protestant Organizations 237
17. 10. Vital Conflicts: The Mainline Denominations Debate Homosexuality 265
18. 11. For the Sake of the Children? Family-Related Discourse and Practice in the Mainline 287
19. 12. From Engagement to Retrenchment: An Examination of First Amendment Activism by America’s Mainline Churches, 1980–2000 317
20. 13. Doing Good and Doing Well: Shareholder Activism, Responsible Investment, and Mainline Protestantism 343
21. 14. Love Your Enemies? Protestants and United States Foreign Policy 364
22. 15. Beyond Quiet Influence? Possibilities for the Protestant Mainline 381
23. Contributors 405
24. Index 411