Christianity: A Journey Through Time: An Inquiry into History, Tradition and Mythology

The Separation of church and state is a phrase we've all heard at one time or another but what does it really mean? In America it's a hotly debated topic where some contend the phrase is a metaphor which prohibits the church from political involvement or is intended to keep the government from interfering with the free exercise of religion. There are however, some people who claim that religious and secular leaders have always sought to influence one another whenever it suited their mutual interests. Hence, there are those who opine that notion of the wall of separation between the sacred and the profane is a myth. In similar fashion, these two powerful institutions have opposed each other when their goals clashed and through every action and reaction, the church and state functioned as agents of change and social control over the lives of the people. This third and final volume of Christianity: A Journey Through Time series, examines the complex interplay and impact of Christianity and politics at different points in history.In our search for historical truth, we will travel back across time to the days of Constantine, then cross the pond to the colonies and witness the formation of America's religious heritage which will carry us to the current political activities of conservative politicians and fundamentalists Christians to enact their agenda in the courts, media and in the public sphere.

• | Author: Wayne White
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: Oct 19, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 480 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1700953753
• | ISBN-13: 9781700953759