This book offers a well-rounded public theology as an alternative to contemporary debates about politics. Smith explores the religious nature of politics and the political nature of Christian worship, sketching how the worship of the church propels us to be invested in forging the common good. This book creatively merges theological and philosophical reflection with illustrations from film, novels, and music and includes helpful exposition and contemporary commentary on key figures in political theology.

Contents
Introduction:ÌýLiturgical Politics: Reforming Public Theology
1. Rites Talk:ÌýThe Worship of Democracy
2. Revisiting the Church asÌýPolis:ÌýCultivating an Ecclesial Center of Gravity
3. The Craters of the Gospel:ÌýLiberalism's Borrowed Capital
4. The Limits and Possibility of Pluralism:ÌýReforming Reformed Public Theology
5. Redeeming Christendom:ÌýOr, What's Wrong with Natural Law?
6. Contested Formations:ÌýOur "Godfather" Problem
Conclusion:ÌýThe City of God and the City We're In: Augustinian Principles for Public Participation
Indexes