This Book examines the political activities of American clergy across various denominations. It explores the factors influencing clergy involvement in politics, including theological beliefs, personal resources, and contextual factors like neighborhood socioeconomic status. The research also investigates how clergy influence their congregations' political views and actions, focusing on diverse mobilization strategies and the consequences of clergy's political choices. Several case studies illustrate the complexities of clergy political engagement, such as the roles of Catholic bishops, Southern Baptist ministers, and African American clergy. The book concludes by considering the broader impact of clergy on American political culture.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Clergy-American-Politics-Crawford-ebook/dp/B07DFQ6F1Q?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=7b7ed31ba6365a324be8483c3f0fd571&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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