Culture Wars
Culture Wars | The Culture Wars Are Not Over
People for the American Way (PFAW) is a nonprofit foundation that opposes the political agenda of the religious right. In the following viewpoint, PFAW argues that conservatives— particularly the religious right—have not abandoned America’s culture wars. Although right-wing activist Paul Weyrich publicly declared a defeat in the culture wars and called on conservatives to give up efforts to promote their agenda by political means, the actions of most conservative activists suggest otherwise. The religious right is still pursuing its efforts to influence elections and retrieve...
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: What Is the State of America’s Culture Wars?
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Chapter 2: Is American Culture in Decline?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- America Shows Signs of Moral Decline
- America Is Not in Moral Decline
- Popular Culture Is Contributing to America’s Decline
- Popular Culture Reveals America’s Strengths
- Political Correctness Threatens American Liberty
- The Issue of Political Correctness Deserves Open Discussion
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: What Political and Cultural Influences Benefit Society?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Political Progressivism Should Be Promoted
- Political Conservatism Should Be Promoted
- Religious Progressivism Benefits Society
- Religious Conservatism Benefits Society
- Secular Humanism Should Be Promoted
- Secular Humanism Is Harmful
- Multiculturalism Should Be Promoted
- Multiculturalism Is Harmful
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: Should Government Regulate Cultural Values?
- The Right Is Intensifying the Culture Wars
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The Government Should Legislate Morality
- The Government Cannot Legislate Morality
- The Government Must Maintain the Separation of Church and State
- The Separation of Church and State Harms American Culture
- The Government Should Fund Art That May Be Offensive
- The Government Should Not Fund Offensive Art
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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