PHIL 2400 1st editionLecture 28Unit: American Religion and Civil ReligionRequired readings:“Albanese” pg 273-234Outline of Current Lecture I. Public ProtestantismII. Civil ReligionIII. Cultural ReligionCurrent Lecture Public Protestantism Unconscious, hidden form of Protestantism Schools through the 1800s are obvious example Individual connection with person and God Manifest destiny Code Morality Religious liberty Democratic equality Creed Importance of Individuals Cultus Revivalism Civil Religion Religious system that has existed alongside the churches Creed Chosen by God Democracy Code Being chosen means that citizens must participate in public activity Citizens work for the collective good Voting Cultus Visiting significant places such as George Washington’s home, or Independence Hall Cultural ReligionThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Thanksgiving Historical roots Holidays Spring break Embody the values and speak to the beliefs of the people Code Beliefs about getting together as a family Culture offers public guidelines for living such as sports, technology, popular psychology and ideas about nature Creed Sacred stories about who we are and where we came from Television and film are popular ways creeds are spread Cultus Dominating and innocent
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