Jonathan Rauch, "Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy" (Yale UP, 2025)
New Books in Religion
The Decline of Mainline Protestantism and the Impact of Political Alignment
This chapter explores the decline of mainline Protestant churches and their increasing alignment with progressive politics, which contrasts with their historically influential role. It calls for introspection among Christians regarding the departure of younger generations and highlights the implications of this shift on the broader landscape of Christianity.
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