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The American Religion: The Emergence of the Post-Christian Nation (1992; second edition 2006) is a book by literary critic Harold Bloom, in which the author covers the topic of religion in the United States from a perspective which he calls religious criticism. [1]
The Journal of Psychology and Christianity is a peer-reviewed academic journal that is "designed to provide scholarly interchange among Christian professionals in the psychological and pastoral professions." [1] Topics covered include clinical issues, research, theoretical concerns, book reviews, and special theme areas.
A metareview of 850 research papers on Religion in the United States concluded that "the majority of well-conducted studies found that higher levels of religious involvement are positively associated with indicators of psychological well-being (life satisfaction, happiness, positive affect, and higher morale) and with less depression, suicidal ...
A 2005 study in Psychology of Religion found that Catholic participants demonstrated a higher level of constructive guilt reactions than other groups. [10] Research on a link between Catholicism and guilt appears to be inconclusive. Guilt is an important factor in perpetuating obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms. [11]
Boyd's book challenges the theology of the Christian right and the theory of American exceptionalism, as well the claim that America is a "Christian Nation". [18] He instead argues that America is flawed and imperfect just like any other nation, and that the United States mirrors all other nations, or "kingdoms of the world" as the book calls them.
The American way of life or the American way is the U.S. nationalist ethos that adheres to the principle of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.At the center of the American way is the belief in an American Dream that is claimed to be achievable by any American through hard work.
Judaeo-Christian ethics (or Judeo-Christian values) is a supposed value system common to Jews and Christians. It was first described in print in 1941 by English writer George Orwell . The idea that Judaeo-Christian ethics underpin American politics, law and morals has been part of the " American civil religion " since the 1940s.
The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States has received favorable comments from Robert Wuthnow, [3] Leigh E. Schmidt and Edward C. Mallinckrodt, [3] Gary Laderman and Goodrich C. White, [3] Laurie Maffly-Kipp and John C. Danforth, [3] Anglican & Episcopal History, George Marsden, [4] Christianity Today, [4] Booklist, [4] and Library ...