Civil religion today: religion and the American nation in the twenty-first century

"An important concept that scholars have used to help understand the relationship between religion and the American nation and polity has been "civil religion." A seminal article by Robert Bellah appeared just over fifty years ago. A multi-disciplinary array of scholars in this volume...

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Contributors: Williams, Rhys H. 1955- (Editor) ; Haberski, Raymond J. 1968- (Editor) ; Goff, Philip 1964- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York New York University [2021]
In:Year: 2021
Reviews:[Rezension von: Civil Religion Today: Religion and the American Nation in the Twenty-First Century] (2023) (Phillips, Nichole R.)
[Rezension von: Civil Religion Today: Religion and the American Nation in the Twenty-First Century] (2022) (Richardson, James T., 1943 -)
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Civil religion
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
KBQ North America
Further subjects:B Conference program 2016 (Indianapolis, Ind)
B Civil Religion (United States) History 21st century
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Summary:"An important concept that scholars have used to help understand the relationship between religion and the American nation and polity has been "civil religion." A seminal article by Robert Bellah appeared just over fifty years ago. A multi-disciplinary array of scholars in this volume assess the concept's origins, history, and continued usefulness. In a period of great political polarization, considering whether there is hope for a unifying value and belief system seems more important than ever"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1479809853