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The impoliteness of talking about religion

Curated The Atlantic | April 14, 2016

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Why are Americans often reluctant to discuss faith outside of their families?

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This BNG series of articles on Christianity and democracy led toward the July 4 celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The series was curated by Carol McEntyre, senior minister at First Baptist Church of Greenville, S.C. See the series here .

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