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The article explores the concept of U.S. civil religion, particularly how public ceremonies like presidential inaugurations function as a form of worship and national devotion. Topics include the role of religion in the public life in the nation, the historical roots of civil religion in the U.S., a...

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Publicado en:First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life no. 353; pp. 27 - 36
Autor principal: MCDOUGALL, WALTER A.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Institute on Religion & Public Life May2025
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Sumario:The article explores the concept of U.S. civil religion, particularly how public ceremonies like presidential inaugurations function as a form of worship and national devotion. Topics include the role of religion in the public life in the nation, the historical roots of civil religion in the U.S., and the diverse ways in which political leaders have invoked God to unite the nation.