Denominational Preference and the Dimensions of Political Tolerance

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1990

Publication Title

Sociology of Religion

Volume

51

Issue

1

First page number:

69

Last page number:

81

Abstract

This study investigates the tolerance belief systems of members of different denominational categories. After controls for education are imposed, it is found that there exists a Christian consensus on the circumstances in which intolerance may be justified. The characteristics of the audience (adults versus preadults) affect tolerance belief systems to a much greater extent than does the political content of a particular message.

Keywords

Christianity; Religion; Religion and politics; Religious tolerance

Disciplines

American Politics | Christianity | Political Science | Religion

Language

English

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