Ever since the United States of America has declared its independence, religion has played a pivotal role in shaping the culture and society of this country. There might, arguably, be no other (Western) country in which people’s societal stance has been influenced as strongly by religion as in the U.S. The Judeo-Christian belief has entirely met American culture, and American culture has met the Judeo-Christian belief. However, culture is, as we know, not static, but is always in a state of flux, it is always in a state of transition and thus transformation. As to this trans-categorical concept, Alan Wolfe notes the following:
Always in a state of transition, faith in the United States, especially in the last half century [...], has been further transformed with dazzling speed 1.
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1 Wolfe, Alan 14, p. 2
Contents
1 U.S. American Faith and the Christian Right
2 Man, Christianity, and the Weak - Homosexuality
2.1 The Scriptures - Abomination and Mortal Sins.
3 Man, Christianity, and the Weak - Women
4 Final Thoughts - A Critical Inquiry of Religious Dogmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does religion influence American culture?
Religion, particularly Judeo-Christian belief, plays a pivotal role in shaping societal stances, cultural norms, and political ideologies in the U.S.
What is the "Christian Right"?
A political and social movement in the U.S. that seeks to apply conservative Christian values to public policy and society.
How is masculinity viewed within the Christian Right?
The text explores how traditional concepts of manhood are intertwined with religious dogmas, often leading to specific stances on gender roles and sexuality.
What are the religious views on homosexuality according to the text?
The work analyzes how interpretations of scriptures regarding "abomination" and "mortal sins" shape the Christian Right's opposition to homosexuality.
What is the role of women in this cultural context?
The text investigates how religious dogmas influence the perception of women's roles and their status within the family and society.
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- B.A. Marc Bohnes (Autor), 2010, Masculinity and the Christian Right in American Culture, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/199172
