A New Religious America - 2nd Edition by Diana L Eck (Paperback)

About the Book

This exploration of the new religious landscape of America by a leading world religions professor traces the history of freedom of religion in the United States and highlights the challenges posed by intolerance and hatred. Newly revised and updated.

From the Back Cover

Why Understanding America's Religious Landscape Is the Most Important Challenge Facing Us Today

• The 1990s saw the U.S. Navy commission its first Muslim chaplain and open its first mosque.
• There are presently more than three hundred temples in Los Angeles, home to the greatest variety of Buddhists in the world.
• There are more American Muslims than there are American Episcopalians, Jews, or Presbyterians.

Review Quotes

"A thought-provoking analysis of trends that will shape the United States for years to come." - Religious News Service
"This excellent overview of America's exploding religious diversity doubles as an impassioned call to action." - Booklist
"A New Religious America challenges all Americans to embrace the astonishing religious diversity that now animates the nation." - Los Angeles Times
"This picture of religious pluralism is...highly recommended." - Choice
"[An] intelligent introduction to religious life outside American churches and synagogues." - Wall Street Journal