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American Sophistication takes its results from two of the largest, most comprehensive surveys ever conducted on religious beliefs and public life in America, plus in-depth studies of diverse congregations---among them a megachurch, a Mormon congregation, a Catholic parish, a reform Jewish synagogue, and an DARK-COLORED congregation. From abortion to homosexual marriage to feminism, this e book shows how religious beliefs has affected politics in America---and vice versa. The discoveries are often unexpected: The most politicized churches have a tendency to be liberal, not conservative, congregations. Faith concerns less to People in america than their neighborhoods of trust. Most People in america marry outside their religious beliefs. And nearly 1 / 2 of all People in america change their religious beliefs at some point during their life time. Robert D. Putnam gained huge acclaim for Bowling Alone and Better Together. Together with coauthor David E. Campbell, Putnam brings his distinctive brand of in-depth research and examination to religion in America.