The paper debates the growing impact religion has on politics and society in the United States of America. It does so by explaining the historical background and by looking at past elections and the two-party system of the US. Also, it takes a look at current discussions about issues, such as abortion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- What is Religion?
- The History of Religion
- Religion and the United States of America
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Declaration of independent research
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the growing influence of religion on American politics and society. It explores the historical context of religion in the US and examines the role of religion in recent elections and societal divisions.
- The historical relationship between religion and politics in the United States
- The impact of religious beliefs on voting patterns and political discourse
- The role of religion in shaping cultural and societal divisions
- The concept of "civil religion" and its implications for American society
- The influence of religious groups on political campaigns and policy debates
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction delves into the First Amendment of the US Constitution and its implications for the separation of church and state, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the influence of religion on American politics. The literature review provides a theoretical framework for understanding religion, examining the perspectives of Émile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx, and exploring concepts like secularization and the “culture-war-thesis”.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Religion, politics, United States, civil religion, secularization, culture war, elections, voting patterns, societal divisions, religious beliefs, historical context, political discourse, influence, impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of this research paper?
The paper analyzes the increasing influence of religion on politics and society within the United States, covering historical backgrounds and current issues like abortion.
Which sociologists' perspectives on religion are discussed?
The literature review examines the theoretical frameworks of Émile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx regarding religion.
What is the "culture-war-thesis"?
It is a concept used to explain deep-seated societal divisions in the US, often driven by differing religious and secular values.
How does the First Amendment relate to the paper's topic?
The introduction discusses the First Amendment in the context of the separation of church and state and ongoing political debates.
What is "civil religion"?
The paper explores "civil religion" as a set of shared values and rituals that provide a religious dimension to American public life and political discourse.
- Quote paper
- Josefine Dembowski (Author), 2023, The Growing Impact of Religion on American Politics. Historical Background and Current Issues, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1355547
