Religious Education and American Democracy is a book written by Walter Scott Athearn. The book explores the role of religious education in shaping American democracy. Athearn argues that religious education has played a crucial role in the development of American democracy, as it has helped to instill values such as tolerance, respect for diversity, and a commitment to social justice.The book traces the history of religious education in America, from the early days of the Puritans to the present day. Athearn examines the different approaches to religious education that have been taken over the years, including the role of public schools, private schools, and religious institutions.Athearn also explores the challenges that religious education has faced in the modern era, including the rise of secularism and the increasing diversity of American society. He argues that religious education must adapt to these changes if it is to continue to play a vital role in shaping American democracy.Overall, Religious Education and American Democracy is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the relationship between religion and democracy in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American democracy, the role of religion in society, or the future of religious education in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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