TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mack,Burton L.
TI  - Myth and the Christian nation: a social theory of religion 
T2  - Religion in culture : studies in social contest and construction
SN  - 9781315710983
AV  - BL60 .M33 2014
U1  - 306.6 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Religion and sociology
KW  - Religion
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Sociologie religieuse
KW  - Aspect social
KW  - Christianisme
KW  - aat
KW  - sociology of religion
KW  - fast
N1  - Originally published 2008 by Equinox, an imprint of Acumen; Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-283) and index; pt. 1. The religions of other peoples -- pt. 2. The religion of Christianity
N2  - America is widely regarded as the ultimate 'Christian Nation' Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. Myth and the Christian Nation presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth-making across the ancient world Myth and the Christian Nation brings the weight of history to bear on America today, a place where myth, monotheism, sovereignty and power can be harnessed together in the service of specific interests. The book invites readers to rethink the role of religion in the construction of social democracy and to see America afresh
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