Stumping God: Reagan, Carter, and the Invention of a Political Faith

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Stumping god Studies in Rhetoric and Religion 13 Editorial Board Martin J. Medhurst Editorial Board Chair Baylor University Vanessa B. Beasley Vanderbilt University Randall L. Bytwerk Calvin College James M. Farrell University of New Hampshire James A. Herrick Hope College Michael J. Hyde Wake Forest University Thomas M. Lessl University of Georgia John S. McClure Vanderbilt University Gary S. Selby Pepperdine University Stumping god Reagan, Carter, and the Invention of a Political Faith Andrew p. Hogue BAyLoR UnIVeRSITy PReSS © 2012 by Baylor University Press Waco, Texas 76798 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of Baylor University Press. Cover Design by theBookDesigners eISBN: 978-1-60258-431-0 (e-PDF) eIBSN: 978-1-60258-758-8 (Mobipocket) This E-book was converted from the original source file by a third-party vendor. Readers who encounter any issues with formatting, text, linking, or readability are encouraged to notify the publisher at BUP_Production@baylor.edu. To inquire about permission to use selections from this text, please contact Baylor University Press, One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, Texas, 76798. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hogue, Andrew P., 1981– Stumping God : Reagan, Carter, and the invention of a political faith / Andrew P. Hogue. 343 p. cm. -- (Studies in rhetoric and religion; 13) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-60258-429-7 (hardback : alk. paper) 1. Presidents--United States--Election--History--20th century. 2. Religion and politics--United States--History--20th century. 3. Presidents--United States-Election --1976. 4. Presidents--United States--Election--1980. I. Title. JK524.H63 2012 324.973’0925--dc23 2011051769 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper with a minimum of 30% pcw recycled content. To Tiffany, Anna, & Caroline— with gratitude and joy and even still a hint of disbelief. This page intentionally left blank ...