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Unholy wars Religion struggles for role in America today
A look at religion’s shifting place in public life as Christmas nears. The piece notes declines in explicit church influence, debates over school prayer and creches, and rising pluralism including Catholics, Jews, blacks, and Muslims shaping policy. It contrasts historic church power with current secular trends and ongoing religious activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Simpson
United Way
Lisa Newton
Fairfield University
Public Broadcasting Service
America
Associated Press
ICR
Gary Bauer
Ronald Reagan
Family Research Council
Madonna
Southern Baptist Convention
Assemblies of God
Presbyterian
Episcopal
A. James Reichley
The
Brookings Institution
Reichley
William McKinney
Hartford Seminary
McKinney