Further Reading

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 649.

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions about religion in the USA

Comprehension

1. What is the historical background that made America a «land of many faiths»? How is that reflected in the geographical distribution of various religious groups?

2. Is there a state church in the US?

3. What document stipulates the relations between the government and religion?

4. What part of the population regularly attends religious services?

5. What are the prevailing religious groups?

6. What are the prevailing Christian denominations in the US?

7. Is religious education and collective acts of worship obligatory in US schools?

1. Ashlstrom S. E. A religious people of American people / Sydney A. Ashlstrom. – New Haven: Yale University Press, 1972. – 364 p.
2. Hudson W.S. Religion in America / Winthrop Still Hudson. – London: MacMillian, 1992. – 256 p.

* Thus, Catholic parochial schools are widespread, especially in urban areas, where they are considered the equal or better of many public schools. Catholic school children wear distinctive uniforms, and are taught by nuns and lay teachers in a religious atmosphere. Private Catholic colleges and universities operated by the many different Catholic devotional or public service orders exist all over the country and educate millions of students. In addition, Catholic charities and hospitals are widespread.