Religion in the national agenda
Book Description
In a culture where words like "religion," "spiritual," and "secular" are thrown around with little precision, C. John Sommerville offers a thoughtful examination of what these terms actually mean and how they shape our national conversations.
Sommerville approaches this linguistic puzzle with scholarly rigor, investigating how Americans use these powerful words in everyday discourse. His exploration reveals that "religion" represents our response to a form of power that transcends ordinary human experience, both in its nature and in the way we encounter it. This foundational insight becomes the lens through which he examines contemporary American institutions.
The author traces how shared assumptions about religious and secular language influence unexpected corners of society. From educational systems to scientific communities, from legal frameworks to political arenas, Sommerville demonstrates how our collective understanding of these terms creates ripple effects that extend far beyond traditional religious boundaries.
Rather than offering simple definitions, this work invites readers to consider how language itself shapes the spiritual landscape of American culture. Sommerville's analysis provides tools for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between faith, secularism, and public life in modern America.
For those interested in the intersection of spirituality and society, this book offers a unique perspective on how the words we choose to describe the sacred ultimately influence the institutions that govern our daily lives.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 241 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion and politics
- ✓ Explore Sekularism
- ✓ Explore Religiosität
- ✓ Explore Secularism
- ✓ Explore Interdisziplinarität
- ✓ Deepen your spiritual understanding
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Religion och vetenskap
