So Many Christians, So Few Lions - Is There Christianophobia in the United States?

This is a provocative look at anti-Christian sentiments in America. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative research, the authors do not attempt to show the prevalence of anti-Christian attitudes but rather to document it, dig into where it exists, explore who holds these attitudes, and examine how this bias plays itself out in everyday life.

List of contents

1 - Introduction
2 - A History of Anti-Christian Hostility in the United States
3 - Who are those with Christian Animosity?
4 - How Anti-Christian Hostility Shapes Perceptions of Christians
5 - Dehumanizing and Hating Christians
6 - What do Those with Anti-Christian Animosity Want?
7 - Christianophobia in the United States
8 - Conclusion
References
Appendix A
Appendix B

About the author

George Yancey is Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas. His books include What Motivates Cultural Progressives?: Understanding Opposition to the Political and Christian Right.

Summary

This is a provocative look at anti-Christian sentiments in America. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative research, the authors do not attempt to show the prevalence of anti-Christian attitudes but rather to document it, dig into where it exists, explore who holds these attitudes, and examine how this bias plays itself out in everyday life.

Product details

• Authors: David A. Williamson, George Yancey, George Williamson Yancey, Yancey George
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.11.2014
• EAN: 9781442224063
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-2406-3
• No. of pages: 214
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); USA, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, RELIGION / Christianity / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Christianity, Religion & politics, United States of America, USA, Religion and Politics, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Social groups: religious groups and communities