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United States can certainly be considered to be a henotheistic society in that, while there is
no official state religion, Christianity absolutely takes a dominant place as the central
religion in the nation and its governing structures. The Pledge of Allegiance includes the
phrase "one nation under God, indivisible," and this phrase refers specifically to the
Christian God, absolutely a monotheistic god. While other forms of religions are not outlawed in
the United States, Christianity and its holidays and traditions are central in our society. For
example, Christmas, a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of a Christian savior, is a
national holiday, whereas the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is not a national holiday.
Easter, another Christian holiday, is also a national holiday, whereas Kwanzaa, a celebration
recognized by Black folks across the African diaspora, including in America,...
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
In what way might the United States be a henotheistic society?
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