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mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Provide two statistics that support the idea that the U.S. is a religious society. Give two examples of challenges to the presence of religion in public life and why they are being debated.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

One of the theories of __________ is that advanced capitalist countries turned toward war and colonialism to make their own workers relatively prosperous.

Fill in the blank with the right word.

scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Provide two statistics such as 90 percent of Americans report believing in a God and 80 percent of Americans have a religious affiliation.
2. Provide examples of challenges to religion in public life such as challenges to remove Under God from the Pledge of Allegiance or to remove Christmas displays from public areas.
3. Explain that groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) support a separation of church and state, citing the First Amendment's no establishment of religion clause. Also explain that these challenges are typically resisted by religious groups.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Leninism