When you combine patriotism with Christianity you get what we call “Civil Religion
When you combine patriotism with Christianity you get what we call “Civil Religion.” An actual definition for civil religion is the worship of a form of government and the political principles associated with it. Dates like the 4th of July, Presidents Day, and Memorial Day are sacred like Christmas and Easter to Christians. Examine complex interactions between religion and other social structures, such as economy, professional sports, polity, and family, and how globalization affects religious traditions. Write an essay on a topic of civil religion that you consider sacred or important. The topic might be about politics, a sacred holiday, why people follow and consider major league sports team sacred. You can even combine several themes. In the paper, include the following: Explain any sources of inspiration you drew on in creating this paper. Explain why you chose this topic. Does this area of civil religion connect people and the world to sacred reality? Your paper should be at least 2 pages long, 12 fonts, and double spaced. You will need to show three sources (books, magazine articles, newspapers) and a couple references in your paper.