The Christian Left: Who are they and how are they different from the Christian Right?

Journal/Book: Rev Relig Res. 1997; 39: 108 Marist Hall, Catholic Univ America, Washington, DC 20064. Religious Research Assoc Inc. 27-45.

Abstract: Much has been written about the Christian Right but its counterpart, the Christian Left, has received less scholarly attention. This Study attempts to better understand activists of the Christian Left, who they are and how they differ om the Christian Right? We begin by examining the emergence of one of the more prominent organizations of the Christian Left - the Sojourners. Then, using data from the National Survey of Religious Activists and The Faith and Social Justice Project, we compare 2663 members in four social movement organizations of the Christian Left with 2139 members in four organizations of the Christian Right. Comparisons indicate that the members of these two movements have very different social aim political worldviews. Our study suggests that these differences cannot be explained by social structural variables (income, age, education, or occupation) but are more likely due to their distinctive religious orientations.

Note: Article Hall CF, Calif Lutheran Univ, Thousand Oaks,CA 91360 USA

Keyword(s): SOCIAL-MOVEMENTS; RESOURCE MOBILIZATION; INVOLVEMENT; ATTITUDES; ACTIVISTS

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