美国宗教研究(英文版).pptVIP

Religions in America The content The general introduction of American religion Major religions in America Religion’s influence on American life Religions in China The general introduction of American religion For Americans, as for people throughout the world, religion provides a personal identity, social contacts, and important rituals. Social groups, close friendships, and marriages are most often formed with members of one’s own religion. As elsewhere, in the United States religion provides the customs and ceremonies that mark life’s most important events----birth, coming of age, marriage