{"title":"Ben Howe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eBen Howe\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author known for his insightful commentary and analysis. With a keen eye on societal trends and political dynamics, Howe delves into the intricate relationship between faith, politics, and morality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Immoral Majority\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling exploration of the complex interactions between evangelical voters and political power in contemporary America. This book, situated in our \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, invites readers to ponder the moral quandaries faced by believers in the modern political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowe’s writing is not only informed by thorough research but also characterised by a conversational tone that makes complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. Whether you are a student, educator, or an engaged reader seeking to understand the evolving political and moral frameworks, Ben Howe’s books offer a valuable perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this collection for an educational journey that challenges conventional narratives and encourages thoughtful reflection on the intersection of faith and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-immoral-majority-by-ben-howe-9780062797087","title":"The Immoral Majority","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow a National Bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals are losing the culture war. What if it’s their fault?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, writer and filmmaker Ben Howe found himself disillusioned with the religious movement he’d always called home. In the pursuit of electoral victory, many American evangelicals embraced moral relativism and toxic partisanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever happened to the Moral Majority, who headed to Washington in the ’80s to plant the flag of Christian values? Where were the Christian leaders that emerged from that movement and led the charge against Bill Clinton for his deception and unfaithfulness? Was all that a sham? Or have they just lost sight of why they wanted to win in the first place? From the 1980s scandals till today, evangelicals have often been caricatured as a congregation of judgmental and prudish rubes taken in by thundering pastors consumed with greed and lust for power. Did the critics have a point?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Immoral Majority\u003c\/em\u003e, Howe—still a believer and still deeply conservative—analyses and debunks the intellectual dishonesty and manipulative rhetoric which evangelical leaders use to convince Christians to toe the Republican Party line. He walks us through the history of the Christian Right, as well as the events of the last three decades which led to the current state of the conservative movement at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as evangelicals prioritise power over persuasion, Howe argues, their pews will be empty and their national influence will dwindle. If evangelicals hope to avoid cultural irrelevance going forward, it will mean valuing the eternal over the ephemeral, humility over ego, and resisting the seduction of political power, no matter the cost. \u003cem\u003eThe Immoral Majority\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates how the Religious Right is choosing the profits of this world at the cost of its soul—and why it’s not too late to change course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554108494060,"sku":"9780062797087","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3454f33c397e0d27ce5ef5e5aa3d803c.jpg?v=1756689651"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-howe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}