Representing God At The Statehouse

Introduction
Edward L. Cleary And Allen D. Hertzke
Religious Advocacy In New Jersey
Mary C. Segers
Massachusetts Political And Religious Culture
Anne Marie Cammisa
Religious Lobbying In Virginia: How Institutions Can Quiet Prophetic Voices
Carin Larson, David Madland And Clyde Wilcox
The Influence Of Christian Conservatives In The Empire State Of The South
Charles S. Bullock III
Religious Advocacy In The Texas Legislature
Brian R. Calfano, Elizabeth Anne Oldmixon, Peter VonDoepp
Religious Group Advocacy In Michigan Politics
Kevin R. Den Dulk
Religious Advocacy In The Wisconsin Statehouse
David Yamane
Religious Interest Group Activity In Utah State Government
David B. Magleby
The Lively World Of California’s Religion And Politics
Edward L. Cleary
Conclusion: Themes In Religious Advocacy
Kevin R. Den Dulk, Allen D. Hertzke

Additional Info
In recent years, interest in religion and politics at the national level has surged while extensive activity at the state level has gone largely unnoticed. Yet, with state government budgets increasing exponentially over the past three decades, churches and religious organizations are focusing tremendous energy and resources toward influencing the ways states are spending their money and governing their populace.

In this groundbreaking collection, Edward Cleary and Allen Hertzke bring together nine new essays that provide the first systematic, comparative view of religion and politics at the state level. These essays take an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing states across the nation and how religious lobbies and organizations are addressing them. By examining the responses of different denominations and their rationales for involvement, the contributors explore the enormous diversity of interests being represented at the state level. As highly controversial programs and laws continue to divide state governments, Representing God at the Statehouse provides an important look at the current state of religion and democracy.