With God on All Sides

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Douglas Hicks understands the power and the diversity of religion in America. In this book he breaks it down, analyzes it and offers suggestions on how our leaders can and should deal with it. A thoughtful, evenhanded work." Bob Schieffer, CBS News Among its many contributions, the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered two great Virginia values to the nation: equality and religious freedom. In our current politics, too full of division and fear-mongering, these are principles we can stand on. Douglas Hicks interprets these key ideas and invites us all into a public conversation about religious faith in America. His well-written book serves as a guide." The Hon. Tim Kaine, Governor of Virginia Solidly based in history and attuned to today, Hicks's book is a realistic guide to how we can positively live and work together. I highly recommend it as a major contribution to an effective leadership. James MacGregor Burns, author of Leadership and Running Alone In this highly accessible and interesting book, Douglas Hicks describes how religion in all of its diversity can help build common ground. He ably draws on studies of both religion and leadership to produce a book with practical implications for American public life. Diana Eck, author of A New Religious America This is an exceptional book. I whipped through it in a day, and then went back and re-read my favorite parts again. For all those who want America's mix of religious devotion and diversity to lead to cooperation instead of a clash of civilizations, this book is required reading. Eboo Patel, Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core and author of Acts of Faith