“An indispensible study” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience that presents a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy, and issues an urgent call for white Christians to reckon with this legacy for the sake of themselves and the nation.As the nation grapples with demographic changes and the legacy of racism in America, Christianity’s ...

“Quite possibly the most illuminating text for this election year” (The New York Times Book Review).*Winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion*Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, spells out the profound political and cultural consequences of a new reality—that America is no longer a majority white Christian nation.For most of our nation’s history, White Christian America (WCA) se...

In recent years, Americans have become frustrated with the troubled relationship between religion and politics: an exclusive claim on faith and values from the right and a radical divorce of faith from politics on the left. Now a new generation of religious leaders is re-envisioning religion in public life, leading grassroots movements to go beyond partisan politics to work for a more just and inclusive society. Progressive & Religious tells the dynamic stories of these leaders.

Embark on a journey unlike any other in An Ocean to Redemption – an engaging memoir that unveils a breathtaking tale of love, betrayal, and adventure.Rob and Lisa, after years of marital bliss, surrender to wanderlust and embark on an ambitious two-year sailing odyssey around the world. As their expedition nears its final chapter, they find themselves marooned in South Africa, yearning to join a yacht delivery as crew on yet another epic trip across the Atlantic Ocean and back home...

With the stroke of a pen, Britain acquired approximately 34 million acres of land in 1763—territory that had been Spain’s La Florida since 1565. Trade was the economic engine of the time, and the cost of imported goods was rising. There was a chance that certain goods—especially indigo, which was already scarce and expensive in Britain—could become more readily available from Dr. Andrew Turnbull’s New Smyrna colony. This book provides background on the challenges the Minorcans faced during...

The Minorcan Legacy is the powerful conclusion to the historical fiction trilogy following the life and struggles of Malachi Lamarca and the Minorcan settlers of St. Augustine Florida. Set during the turbulent years following the American Revolution, the novel traces the collapse of British rule in East Florida and the return of the province to Spanish control before Florida eventually becomes part of the United States. Amid political upheaval and social uncertainty, Malachi emerges as a r...

The Minorcan Odyssey follows the journey of Malachi Lamarca, a courageous Minorcan who escaped from a brutal colony where he worked as an indentured servant. Malachi waged a guerrilla campaign at sea—sinking British warships and capturing enemy cargo. After the war, he returns to St. Augustine. Determined to build a new life, Malachi converted his ship into a disguised cargo vessel, undertaking missions for the Spanish governor. His voyages are perilous—he narrowly survives an assassinatio...

How do black and Hispanic Americans feel about abortion and other pressing social issues? Public Religion Research Institute's 2012 demographic survey uncovers opinions regarding the morality and legality of abortion, the importance of contraception, and the role of religiosity in shaping views on reproductive matters.

A New York Times BestsellerTaking the story of white supremacy in America back to 1493, and examining contemporary communities in Mississippi, Minnesota, and Oklahoma for models of racial repair, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy is “full of urgency and insight” (The New York Times) as it helps chart a new course toward a genuinely pluralistic democracy.Beginning with contemporary efforts to reckon with the lega...

Move beyond the rhetoric and find out where Americans really stand at the intersection of religion and politics. The Public Religion Research Institute's 2011 American Values Survey takes America's temperature on the 2012 presidential campaign, the country's comfort with a Mormon serving as president, and the general public's stance on economic and social inequality.

The 2013 Ohio Values Survey, a follow-up survey to the 2012 Ohio Values Survey, was designed to gauge Ohio voters' opinions on three important issue areas as they begin to look toward the 2014 mid-term elections. These issues—same-sex marriage, workplace issues such as discrimination protections for gay and lesbian workers and collective bargaining rights, and immigration reform—are important in Ohio and have national implications.

“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the “acknowledging of difficult truths.” It’s a potent reckoning."—Publishers WeeklyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, a clear-eyed reckoning with the moral collapse of white Christianity an...