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What happens when faith, morality, and public policy collide in a heated reform effort?
This book presents the argument for local option and the idea that religion can shape public life without becoming entangled in politics. It frames a moral vision where churches engage with social issues to promote liberty, justice, and humane governance, while keeping church and state separate in structure.
- Explore the premise of county option and its impact on temperance and public welfare
- See a historical voice arguing for the church’s role in addressing root causes of social problems
- Understand the debate between moral leadership and political neutrality in reform movements
- Consider contrasts between rigid prohibition and practical paths to social change
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a gripping historical account of the intense political struggle for local option in Indiana during the early 20th century. The author, a former Indiana governor, recounts the events leading up to the passage of the County Option Law, which gave counties the right to vote on whether to allow alcohol sales. The author provides a detailed analysis of the arguments for and against the law, and the political maneuvering that led to its passage. The book also includes insights into the social and cultural context of the time, and the role of the temperance movement in shaping public opinion. Ultimately, this book provides a fascinating look at the complex dynamics of democracy and the challenges of balancing individual rights with public health concerns. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332117246_0
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