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November 23, 2016
in Political Science, Religion

The Success Gospel of Norman Vincent Peale and Donald Trump

November 23, 2016
in Political Science, Religion

Christopher Lane— “Trust God, have faith, stick it out.” In the depths of the Great Depression, following years of worry and instability, these words by Norman Vincent Peale were a balm to millions of Americans. They offered hope and encouragement, paired belief in oneself with a sunnier future for all,

October 19, 2011
in Current Affairs, European History, Literature, Religion, Science

Christopher Lane on Christian Darwinism

October 19, 2011
in Current Affairs, European History, Literature, Religion, Science

Follow @yaleSCIbooks Christopher Lane, Professor of English at Northwestern University and author of The Age of Doubt: Tracing the Roots of Our Religious Uncertainty writes on the misperception that Christianity and Darwinism are and have always been incompatible. His new book traces the thought of the Victorian age through scientific,