The development of public policy in Minnesota regarding AIDS: an investigation into the influence of the religious community

Margaret J Thomas

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The development of public policy in Minnesota regarding AIDS: an investigation into the influence of the religious community

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Margaret J Thomas. The Development of Public Policy In Minnesota Regarding Aids: an Investigation Into the Influence of the Religious Community. San Francisco Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f46b5d5d-25ad-45a8-81e7-b5675fc609b3.

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M. J. Thomas. The development of public policy in Minnesota regarding AIDS: an investigation into the influence of the religious community. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f46b5d5d-25ad-45a8-81e7-b5675fc609b3

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Margaret J Thomas. The Development of Public Policy In Minnesota Regarding Aids: an Investigation Into the Influence of the Religious Community. San Francisco Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f46b5d5d-25ad-45a8-81e7-b5675fc609b3.

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Margaret J Thomas

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Abstract

Religious organizations expend considerable effort in seeking to influence the procedures and policies of public entities. In response to the growing AIDS crisis the governor of Minnesota convened state leaders to develop a comprehensive statewide strategy. This process provided a case study for exploring: (1) the intent of the religious community in regard to an emerging social issue with significant public policy implications; and (2) the impact of the religious community on those who are responsible for developing and implementing public policy. Policy makers were virtually unaware of the efforts of the religious community, yet most of its positions resonated with the values of policy makers. The religious community must learn to rely less on denominationally based social pronouncements and legislative advocacy and more on efforts to forge a religious consensus that can be communicated to secular authorities.

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