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Cross Purposes

Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy

Book • 2025

In 'Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,' Jonathan Rauch delves into the intricate and often contentious relationship between Christianity and democratic governance.

The book explores how the principles of Christianity can sometimes conflict with the democratic ideals of a society, leading to a 'broken bargain' that affects both the religious and the political spheres.

Rauch analyzes the historical, philosophical, and practical aspects of this relationship, offering insights into how these two powerful forces interact and influence each other.

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Mentioned in 26 episodes

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as the topic of the conversation with

Jonathan Rauch

.

Why Christianity Needs to Help Save Democracy (with Jonathan Rauch)

Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

as the author of the book, discussing the role of Christianity in American politics.

Can America Survive Without Christianity?

Mentioned by

Skye Jethani

; its argument is that for American democracy to thrive, Christianity needs to thrive.

French Friday: A Unified Theory of Trump

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rauch

as his latest book, published in February 2024, focusing on Christianity's relationship with democracy.

EP 287 Jonathan Rauch on the Epistemic Crisis

Mentioned by

Skye Jethani

as a book examining the shortcomings of secularism and why our constitutional system of government needs a church that takes following Jesus seriously.

664: An Atheist Says America Needs Jesus with Jonathan Rauch

Recommended by

David Plotz

as a book explaining the broken bond between Christianity and liberal democracy in the US.

Elon Musk’s Fork in the Road

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

as a great book, praising its slim size.

The Faith Deficit: Does America Need a Spiritual Backbone?

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rauch

in a discussion about his book.

The Faith Deficit: Does America Need a Spiritual Backbone?

Recommended by

Russell Moore

as a wake-up call for American Christianity.

An Atheist on What He Got Wrong About Christianity’s Decline

Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

as the subject of the podcast episode.

Cross and Country

Mentioned by

David French

when discussing the role of Christianity in American politics.

What If Our Democracy Can’t Survive Without Christianity?

Mentioned by

Andrew Heaton

as the author of the book being discussed in the podcast.

Jonathan Rauch: Christianity Dropped the Ball on Democracy

Mentioned by

Andrew Sullivan

as a new book discussing the relationship between Christianity and the survival of liberal democracy.

Adam Kirsch On "Settler Colonialism"

Mentioned by

Mona Charen

as the author of the book being discussed in the podcast.

Christianity’s Crossroads: Faith, Democracy, and America’s Future

Mentioned by

Tim Miller

as

Jonathan Rauch

's latest book.

S2 Ep1027: Jonathan Rauch: Focus On the Corruption

Mentioned by

Curtis Chang

as the author's latest book, illustrating the importance of cross-faith relationships.

Jonathan Rauch: An Atheist Rethinks Secular & Christian America

Mentioned by

Sean McDowell

and

Scott Rae

while discussing an article about an atheist author's assertion that true Christianity is key to saving America.

Cultural Update: Atheist Says Christianity Is Key to Saving America; Right to Die for Mental Decline; AI Choosing Embryos

Mentioned by

Mark Labberton

as a book he and

Russell Moore

both read and appreciated.

Evangelicalism in Crisis, with Russell Moore

Mentioned by

Yascha Mounk

as his latest book discussing Christianity's relationship with democracy.

Jonathan Rauch on the Politicization of Christianity

Mentioned by

Lawrence Krauss

as a new book discussing the relationship between Christianity and democracy.

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