The Christianity of America Part 2: Is American More or Less Christian Now?




Atheists Talk Cable Show - Video show

Summary: Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "The Christianity of America: Is American More or Less Christian Now?" recorded 2/5/2009 Host James Zimmerman moderates a discussion with Jack Caravela and Ryan Sutter regarding the Christianity of contemporary America compared with several time periods in the past. The panel first discusses the religion climate during the first decades after America's independence. They then discuss the temperance movements, abolitionists, and progressives that proliferated during the Gilded Age. They lastly address the religiosity of America during the era between the two World Wars and during the post-war years. The show concludes with Jack suggesting books to read for more information. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/