The Values Connection

By A. Reichley and James A. Reichley

Democracy and republican values depend ultimately on values derived on religion. Seven major value systems compete to set the direction of American society. This volume suggests that only the last of these, transcendent idealism, rising mainly from the Judeo-Christian moral tradition, provides a secure basis for democracy. The book proposes practical steps for a constitutionally valid relationship between religion and government and aims to show how a moral basis guiding public policy could help deal effectively with critical social problems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742509168
• ISBN13: 9780742509160
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.8"