Cover -- Contents -- List of Tables and Figures -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- PART I. HISTORY, ORGANIZATION, AND ACTIVITIES -- 1. The Logic of Mainline Churchliness: Historical Background since the Reformation -- 2. Mainline Protestant Washington Offices and the Political Lives of Clergy -- 3. The Generous Side of Christian Faith: The Successes and Challenges of Mainline Women's Groups -- 4. Religious Variations in Public Presence: Evidence from the National Congregations Study -- 5. Connecting Mainline Protestant Churches with Public Life -- 6. The Changing Political Fortunes of Mainline Protestants -- PART II. INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC ISSUES -- 7. Furthering the Freedom Struggle: Racial Justice Activism in the Mainline Churches since the Civil Rights Era -- 8. The Hydra and the Swords: Social Welfare and Mainline Advocacy, 1964-2000 -- 9. Caring for Creation: Environmental Advocacy by Mainline Protestant Organizations -- 10. Vital Conflicts: The Mainline Denominations Debate Homosexuality -- 11. For the Sake of the Children? Family-Related Discourse and Practice in the Mainline -- 12. From Engagement to Retrenchment: An Examination of First Amendment Activism by America's Mainline Churches, 1980-2000 -- 13. Doing Good and Doing Well: Shareholder Activism, Responsible Investment, and Mainline Protestantism -- 14. Love Your Enemies? Protestants and United States Foreign Policy -- 15. Beyond Quiet Influence? Possibilities for the Protestant Mainline -- List of Contributors -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.