Nancy Ammerman discusses American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us
Nancy Ammerman is professor of sociology at Boston University and a leading interpreter of modern American religion. She will introduce us to Robert Putnam and David Campbell’s new ground-breaking study of American belief and behavior, American Grace.
As we approach the next election year, we often see religion acting as a polarizing force, destroying whatever middle ground is left. Putnam and Campbell’s book takes a deeper look at our modern-day culture wars, and the surprising ways that American believers tolerate differences and yearn for interfaith understanding. Their study is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the real meaning of religion in American culture today.
