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What does Berger's claim about the United States being a nation of 'Indians ruled by Swedes' fail to recognize?
What is 'Moralistic Therapeutic Deism' (MTD) primarily characterized by?
Why is there a noted religious illiteracy among Americans?
What is a key implication of the relationship between religion and American society?
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How does Christian Smith describe the worldview many Americans hold?
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What does religion provide to its adherents according to the content?
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What challenge does the
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Which factor contributes to the notion that many Americans do not express deep religious commitment?
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What does Peter Berger's metaphor suggest about the relationship between the general populace and political leaders in the United States?
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How do modern political leaders in the United States typically engage with religion?
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What is incorrect about the notion that American political leaders are secular 'Swedes'?
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What does the prevalence of religious references in political speeches suggest about American public life?
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What contrast does Berger's statement about India and Sweden make regarding the U.S.?
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What does the concept of 'religious illiteracy' among the American public imply?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between religiosity and political engagement in the U.S.?
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What indicates the deep entanglement of religion and politics in the United States?
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