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Liberation Theology
Liberation Theology
Written by Phillip Berryman
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ISBN: 9780307831606
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Liberation Theology
The Essential Facts About the Revolutionary Movement in Latin America and Beyond
Written by Phillip Berryman


Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: February 20, 2013
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Liberation theology has become an essential component of almost every major debate over Latin America today.  It has changed the face of political life in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Haiti; contributed to the rise of “people power” in the Philippines; even played a role in the growing discontent of debt-plagued Brazil.

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OUR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OUR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Written by Phillip Berryman
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ISBN: 9780307831644
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OUR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Written by Phillip Berryman


Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: February 20, 2013
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What human ends are served by our economic policies?  To whom is what “owed” in our country today?  Is there an acceptable argument for just wars – or for the proliferation of nuclear weapons?  In the final years of the Reagan era, The U.S. Catholic bishops emerged as articulate sources of... Read more >
The Positive Thinkers
The Positive Thinkers
Written by Donald Meyer
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ISBN: 9780307828231
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The Positive Thinkers

Written by Donald Meyer


Format: eBook, 400 pages
On Sale: February 6, 2013
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The subject of Professor Meyer's superb study concerns the dissolution of the Protestant ethic, its relationship to a general failure of nerve within the American community, and the consequent rise of a pseudo-theology in the guise of a pseudo-psychology, as reflected through the work of certain "mind-cure" practitioners, from Mary Baker... Read more >
In Freedom We Trust
In Freedom We Trust
Written by Edward M. Buckner
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ISBN: 9781616146443
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In Freedom We Trust
An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty
Written by Edward M. Buckner


Format: Trade Paperback, 281 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $18.00

Opponents attack the president of the United States for not being a real Christian. Bitter arguments erupt over whether the United States is or should be a Christian nation. Sound familiar? These contentious issues are not just recent developments but were also the topics of fierce debate in the late eighteenth... Read more >
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In Freedom We Trust
An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty
Written by Edward M. Buckner


Format: eBook
On Sale: December 11, 2012
Price: $11.99

Opponents attack the president of the United States for not being a real Christian. Bitter arguments erupt over whether the United States is or should be a Christian nation. Sound familiar? These contentious issues are not just recent developments but were also the topics of fierce debate in the late eighteenth... Read more >
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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Written by Andrew Preston
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ISBN: 9781400078585
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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Religion in American War and Diplomacy
Written by Andrew Preston


Format: Trade Paperback, 832 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2012
Price: $18.00

Winner of the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction
Finalist for the Cundhill Prize in History

A richly detailed, profoundly engrossing story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and women—from presidents to preachers—who have plotted the country’s course in the world.
 
Ever since John Winthrop argued... Read more >
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Proclaim Liberty
Proclaim Liberty
Written by Carl Anderson
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ISBN: 9780385348799
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Proclaim Liberty
Notes on the Next Great Awakening in America
Written by Carl Anderson


Format: eBook, 35 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2012
Price: $2.99

America's history has been shaped by the sacrifice and witness of millions who have exercised in extraordinary ways our nation's guarantee of religious freedom. Historians have referred to these periods as "Great Awakenings." In this ebook, comprised of three talks Carl Anderson gave between April and August 2012, the author argues... Read more >
True Freedom
True Freedom
Written by Timothy M. Dolan
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ISBN: 9780385344937
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True Freedom
On Protecting Human Dignity and Religious Liberty
Written by Timothy M. Dolan


Format: eBook, 32 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
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True Freedom
On Protecting Human Dignity and Religious Liberty

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York

Are American liberties on the endangered species list? In this eBook original, the Archbishop of New York and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issues a plea for all citizens to reject the cynicism of... Read more >
A Heart on Fire
A Heart on Fire
Written by Charles J. Chaput
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ISBN: 9780770437640
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A Heart on Fire
Catholic Witness and the Next America
Written by Charles J. Chaput


Format: eBook, 32 pages
On Sale: March 27, 2012
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"A genuinely Catholic life should feed the soul as well as the mind; should offer a vision of men and women made whole by the love of God, the knowledge of creation, and the reality of things unseen; should enable us to see the beauty of the world in the light...

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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Written by Andrew Preston
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307957603
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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Religion in American War and Diplomacy
Written by Andrew Preston


Format: eBook, 832 pages
On Sale: February 28, 2012
Price: $13.99

A richly detailed, profoundly engrossing story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and women—from presidents to preachers—who have plotted the country’s course in the world.
 
Ever since John Winthrop argued that the Puritans’ new home would be “a city upon a... Read more >
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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Written by Andrew Preston
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781400043231
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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith
Religion in American War and Diplomacy
Written by Andrew Preston


Format: Hardcover, 832 pages
On Sale: February 28, 2012
Price: $37.50

A richly detailed, profoundly engrossing story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and women—from presidents to preachers—who have plotted the country’s course in the world.
 
Ever since John Winthrop argued that the Puritans’ new home would be “a city upon a... Read more >
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America's Real War
America's Real War
Written by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781588601025
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America's Real War

Written by Rabbi Daniel Lapin


Format: eBook
On Sale: February 15, 2012
Price: $13.99

There is a tug of war going on for the future of America. At one end of the rope are those who think America is a secular nation; at the other end are those who believe religion is at the root of our country's foundation. In this paperback release of the... Read more >
The Separation of Church and State

Written by Forrest Church


Format: eBook
On Sale: June 1, 2011
Price: $12.95

Now in paperback, a primer of essential writings about one of the cornerstones of our democracy by the original authors of the Constitution, edited by preeminant liberal theologian Forrest Church.

Americans will never stop debating the question of church-state separation, and such debates invariably lead back to the nation’s beginnings and the... Read more >
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True to Life
True to Life
Written by Janet Folger
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ISBN: 9780307785916
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True to Life

Written by Janet Folger


Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2011
Price: $13.99

The incredible story of a young woman who spoke up for the unborn and found herself in the national spotlight. As this desperate battle continues to rage, God has placed at its epicenter the most unlikely of persons: Janet Folger who used to be afraid to speak, period - let alone... Read more >
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God in Action
God in Action
Written by Cardinal Francis George
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780307590268
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God in Action
How Faith in God Can Address the Challenges of the World
Written by Cardinal Francis George


Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: May 3, 2011
Price: $22.99

"What if God has his own ways that are not always our ways? What if God acts in public affairs in ways that can, of course, be ignored from day to day but at a price for individuals and whole societies? If God is an actor, how is it possible to... Read more >
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God in Action
God in Action
Written by Cardinal Francis George
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ISBN: 9780307590282
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God in Action
How Faith in God Can Address the Challenges of the World
Written by Cardinal Francis George


Format: eBook
On Sale: May 3, 2011
Price: $13.99

"What if God has his own ways that are not always our ways? What if God acts in public affairs in ways that can, of course, be ignored from day to day but at a price for individuals and whole societies? If God is an actor, how is it possible to... Read more >
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The Separation of Church and State
The Separation of Church and State
Edited by Forrest Church
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ISBN: 9780807077474
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The Separation of Church and State
Writings on a Fundamental Freedom by America's Founders
Edited by Forrest Church


Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: May 3, 2011
Price: $14.00

Now in paperback, a primer of essential writings about one of the cornerstones of our democracy by the original authors of the Constitution, edited by preeminant liberal theologian Forrest Church.

Americans will never stop debating the question of church-state separation, and such debates invariably lead back to the nation’s beginnings and the... Read more >
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Against Ratzinger

Written by Anonymous
Translated by Anthony Shugaar


Format: eBook
On Sale: January 4, 2011
Price: $14.95

Published anonymously in Italy on the one-year anniversary of Ratzinger’s election to the papacy, Against Ratzinger caused a national stir and immediately shot onto bestseller lists. Now America, the home of over 67 million Catholics, will have the opportunity to wrestle with this insightful and revealing examination of Pope Benedict XVI... Read more >
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First Freedom First
A Citizens' Guide to Protecting Religious Liberty and the Seperation of Church and State
Written by C. Welton Gaddy and Barry W. Lynn
Preface by Andrew S. Grove


Format: eBook
On Sale: July 1, 2010
Price: $13.00

The United States is the most religiously diverse nation in the world, due in large part to the clauses of the First Amendment that guarantee freedom for and from religion. But as we debate displaying Christmas trees at city hall and the Ten Commandments in the courthouse, we must ask: in... Read more >
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How Would Jesus Vote?
How Would Jesus Vote?
Written by Dr. D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe
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ISBN: 9780307499158
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How Would Jesus Vote?
A Christian Perspective on the Issues
Written by Dr. D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe


Format: eBook, 272 pages
On Sale: June 23, 2010
Price: $15.99

The 2008 election is shaping up to be one of the most important political contests in American history. In fact, Dr. D. James Kennedy believes it will be a watershed moment that could impact our very survival as a nation under God.

Values voters–people whose political views and votes are based on... Read more >
Render Unto Caesar
Render Unto Caesar
Written by Charles J. Chaput
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ISBN: 9780385522298
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Render Unto Caesar
Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life
Written by Charles J. Chaput


Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: August 4, 2009
Price: $14.00

“People who take God seriously will not remain silent about their faith. They will often disagree about doctrine or policy, but they won’t be quiet. They can’t be. They’ll act on what they believe, sometimes at the cost of their reputations and careers. Obviously the common good demands a respect for... Read more >
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The Court and the Cross
The Court and the Cross
Written by Frederick Lane
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ISBN: 9780807044254
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The Court and the Cross
The Religious Right's Crusade to Reshape the Supreme Court
Written by Frederick Lane


Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2009
Price: $19.00

The Religious Right has dedicated much of the last thirty years to molding the federal judiciary, always with an eye toward casting the Supreme Court in its image. Through broad political work that has involved grassroots campaigns as much as aggressive lobbying, and a welltended career path for conservative law students... Read more >
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Holy Hullabaloos
Holy Hullabaloos
Written by Jay D. Wexler
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ISBN: 9780807000441
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Holy Hullabaloos
A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars
Written by Jay D. Wexler


Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2009
Price: $20.00

After ten years spent riddling over the intricacies of church/state law from the ivory tower, law professor Jay Wexler decided it was high time to hit the road to learn what really happened in some of the most controversial Supreme Court cases involving this hot-button issue. In Holy Hullabaloos, he takes... Read more >
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Holy Hullabaloos
A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars
Written by Jay D. Wexler


Format: eBook
On Sale: June 1, 2009
Price: $20.00

After ten years spent riddling over the intricacies of church/state law from the ivory tower, law professor Jay Wexler decided it was high time to hit the road to learn what really happened in some of the most controversial Supreme Court cases involving this hot-button issue. In Holy Hullabaloos, he takes... Read more >
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Founding Faith
Founding Faith
Written by Steven Waldman
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ISBN: 9780812974744
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Founding Faith
How Our Founding Fathers Forged a Radical New Approach to Religious Liberty
Written by Steven Waldman


Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: March 10, 2009
Price: $16.00

The culture wars have distorted the dramatic story of how Americans came to worship freely. Many activists on the right maintain that the United States was founded as a “Christian nation.” Many on the left contend that the First Amendment was designed to boldly separate church and state. Neither of these... Read more >
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