Religious Socialism

“Fran Quigley tells a new story of religion and socialism in this country. Where others have explored the origins and effects of Christian socialism, he shows us a nascent multi-faith, religious socialism. Through a scholarly, yet very readable blend of history and intimate profiles of religious socialist activists, he presents a vision of modern-day socialism that has already attracted tens of thousands. In a hospital in Detroit, during a labor organizing drive in the South, in the movement for racial justice, or on the streets of New York City, we meet socialists whose faith led them to a politics grounded in democracy, justice, and equity. Look to this book for backstory, for inspiration, for affirmation. Then give a copy to a friend.”—Maxine Phillips, co-editor, religioussocialism.org, retired executive editor, Dissent magazine “Fran Quigley has written the right book for the right reasons at the right time—for all time. The profiles are courageous and true; the socialism of the Go