CULTURE, US
Civil Religion: The American Way of Life by Friends of TFC • May 30, 2016
United States (TFC) –The most observed religion in America isn’t Christianity, it’s patriotism.
America is widely regarded as a Christian nation with over 70% of the populace belonging to one of many different sects of Christianity. From a sociological stand point though, nationalism is by far the dominant religion in this country today. Though simply being prideful about one’s nation isn’t typically seen as a religious practice, by definition religion is a specific fundamentalist set of beliefs or practices that are generally agreed upon by a number of persons.
Civil religion is the nonsectarian quasi-religious faith of a nation, often times incorporating …show more content…
The term was used to describe what he regarded as the spiritual and moral foundation necessary for any modern society to thrive. This civil religion is still being practiced today, and probably more than you think.
In many ways the Christian faith is intertwined within America’s political practices. Political leaders in America frequently quote religious texts during public appearances. Christian ideology is often implemented in other ways within government such as religious symbols being used on public buildings, religious gatherings called by political leaders, the invocation of God in political speeches and public monuments, and the use of public buildings for …show more content…
Is it un-American to be a free-thinker and challenge the status quo? In the “land of the free” are we really free to choose what to believe? Are we free to have an unbiased view of America when these long time used tactics and control methods derived from centuries old religious idealisms are not only being ostensibly used to mold the belief structure of the population but thwart the actions and ideas of those with opposing views? To that I answer a resounding yes. We do have a choice. The mold can be
Civil Religion: The American Way of Life by Friends of TFC • May 30, 2016
United States (TFC) –The most observed religion in America isn’t Christianity, it’s patriotism.
America is widely regarded as a Christian nation with over 70% of the populace belonging to one of many different sects of Christianity. From a sociological stand point though, nationalism is by far the dominant religion in this country today. Though simply being prideful about one’s nation isn’t typically seen as a religious practice, by definition religion is a specific fundamentalist set of beliefs or practices that are generally agreed upon by a number of persons.
Civil religion is the nonsectarian quasi-religious faith of a nation, often times incorporating …show more content…
The term was used to describe what he regarded as the spiritual and moral foundation necessary for any modern society to thrive. This civil religion is still being practiced today, and probably more than you think.
In many ways the Christian faith is intertwined within America’s political practices. Political leaders in America frequently quote religious texts during public appearances. Christian ideology is often implemented in other ways within government such as religious symbols being used on public buildings, religious gatherings called by political leaders, the invocation of God in political speeches and public monuments, and the use of public buildings for …show more content…
Is it un-American to be a free-thinker and challenge the status quo? In the “land of the free” are we really free to choose what to believe? Are we free to have an unbiased view of America when these long time used tactics and control methods derived from centuries old religious idealisms are not only being ostensibly used to mold the belief structure of the population but thwart the actions and ideas of those with opposing views? To that I answer a resounding yes. We do have a choice. The mold can be