Faith and Foreign Policy: The Views and Influence of U.S. Christians and Christian Organizations

Religious divisions play an important role in American politics. The book fosters understanding of the interplay between religion and politics and the actual impact of beliefs on policymaking in several key foreign relations arenas.

Stephen R. Rock is Professor of Political Science at Vassar College. He is the author of Why Peace Breaks Out: Great Power Rapprochement in Historical Perspective, and Appeasement in International Politics.

List of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Preface 1. Faith and Foreign Policy: An Introduction 2. The Influence of Faith on U.S. Foreign Policy3. The Use of Military Force 4. International Human Rights .5. Middle East Policy .. 6 International Law and Institutions . . .7. Protection of the International Environment . .8. Conclusion Selected Bibliography

"Faith and Foreign Policy makes a unique contribution to our understanding of the role of religious groups in American politics. Steve Rock shows that the religious forces influencing domestic policy extend into the international realm, impinging on virtually every imaginable policy concern in a globalizing world. This sensitive and lucid volume details religious group advocacy on the use of military force, international human rights, the Middle East, international institutions, and the global environment. Rock's careful assessment of religious influence makes this an absolutely essential book for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and American foreign policy." - James L. Guth, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Political Science, Furman University.
"Faith and Foreign Policy provides a useful description of the foreign policy positions and activities of the major religious organizations in the United States. It is a valuable addition to the literature on a topic that typically received far less attention that it deserved--and that is likely to be the focus of enhanced scrutiny in the future. A well-written and researched volume."- John C. Green, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Akron