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American civil religion
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Etymology
The concept goes back to the 19th century, but was popularized in its current form by sociologist Robert Bellah in his 1967 article "Civil Religion in America".
Noun
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en sociology An interpretation of the United States' Christian-derived values and nationalist attitudes as a monotheistic nonsectarian civil religion that fosters social and cultural integration.
en Religion US politics Nationalism