Introduction : Easter Sunday -- Protestantism in America -- A brief history of Protestantism in America -- The varieties of Protestantism in America -- Williston Federated Church -- Abyssinian Baptist Church -- New Life Family Fellowship -- Protestants and feminism -- Protestants and homosexuality -- Protestants and social justice -- The promise of Protestantism in the twenty-first century
Summary
Describes Protestantism's history and essential beliefs. Examines the diversity of the tradition with accounts of life and worship in a variety of mainline and evangelical churches. Explores the vexed relationship Protestantism maintains with critical social issues, including homosexuality, feminism, and social justice
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-269) and index
