Preaching Eugenics Religious Leaders and the American Eugenics Movement

This book examines how American religious leaders, including Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish figures, engaged with the eugenics movement in the early twentieth century. It reveals that many enthusiastically embraced eugenics, viewing it as aligned with modern science and progressive thought. Author Christine Rosen argues that this support often emerged as religious leaders moved away from traditional tenets. The book explores the complex interplay of faith, science, and social change during a pivotal historical period.