ISBN10: 1863952306, ISBN13: 9781863952309, [publisher: Black Inc] Softcover In QE22, Amanda Lohrey looks at the Christian revival in Australia and its effect on our politics and public life. Voting for Jesusexplores the world of evangelical Christianity. Lohrey talks to the ground troops - what do they believe and why? She discusses Hillsong, the politics of abortion, the example of Billy Graham and much more. Voting for Jesusalso looks at the use and abuse of religion in party politics. Analysing the success of Family First, Lohrey argues that Christians have far less influence than they would like - John Howard uses them when it's convenient and discards them when it's not. She discusses George Pell, Peter Jensen and the challenge by the religious right to the secular state. This is an essay that combines political analysis and personal stories in scintillating fashion. Written by one of Australia's leading essayists, it is sure to stir up debate and command widespread interest. .8 Centimeters X 16.8 Centimeters X 23.5 Centimeters
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Black Inc, Schwartz Publishing, Date: 2006. 112pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Printed (small front cover image; author photo to rear) card wrapper has light reading crease, nominal edgewear. In this second 'Quarterly Essay' for 2006, author Amanda Lohrey "investigates the evangelical revival-its shape and scope, and what it means for the mainstream churches and the nation's politics . . . a subtle case for the blessings of secularism and the variety of spiritual encounters it makes possible." Plus: Correspondence- 'What's Left', Rebecca Huntley, Guy Rundle, Andrew Norton, Ben Oquist, Don Aitkin, Christopher Theunissen, Clive Hamilton. Book weight approx. 220g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 2006. Black Inc, Schwartz Publishing ISBN 1863952306 9781863952309 [AU]

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ISBN10: 1863952306, ISBN13: 9781863952309, [publisher: Black Inc., Melbourne] Softcover Paperback. In QE22, Amanda Lohrey looks at the Christian revival in Australia and its effect on our politics and public life. Voting for Jesus explores the world of evangelical Christianity. Lohrey talks to the ground troops - what do they believe and why? She discusses Hillsong, the politics of abortion, the example of Billy Graham and much more. Voting for Jesus also looks at the use and abuse of religion in party politics. Analysing the success of Family First, Lohrey argues that Christians have far less influence than they would like - John Howard uses them when it's convenient and discards them when it's not. She discusses George Pell, Peter Jensen and the challenge by the religious right to the secular state. This is an essay that combines political analysis and personal stories in scintillating fashion. Written by one of Australia's leading essayists, it is sure to stir up debate and command widespread interest. Explores the world of evangelical Christianity. It also looks at the use and abuse of religion in party politics. Analysing the success of Family First, Lohrey argues that Christians have far less influence than they would like, John Howard uses them when it's convenient and discards them when it's not. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1863952306, ISBN13: 9781863952309, [publisher: Quarterly Essay] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering
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