Download or read book Religious Interests in Community Conflict written by Paul A. Djupe and published by Baylor University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume investigates some of the most visible issues in American politics today, including gay marriage and race, along with ongoing concerns that often fly below the radar of the mass media, such as healthcare and homelessness. The book uncovers and explores the political motivations, effectiveness, and interplay of organized religious interests as they confront public problems in their local communities.