Book Suggestions

[NoNameBoy]

Hey guys, I need to write a term paper on the role of religion in America and why Atheism has become so hated here. If you guys have any suggestions on what may help me, it would be greatly appreciated!

[Rev. Rye]

Here's one book that might work: Freethinkers: A history of American Secularism by Susan Jacoby

[NoNameBoy]

(25th February 2010 01:57)Rev. Rye Wrote:  Here's one book that might work: Freethinkers: A history of American Secularism by Susan Jacoby

Perfect actually, thank you for your kindness.

[A Theist]

(24th February 2010 21:52)NoNameBoy Wrote:  Hey guys, I need to write a term paper on the role of religion in America and why Atheism has become so hated here. If you guys have any suggestions on what may help me, it would be greatly appreciated!

Yes. This book would be perfect for your term paper, "Revivals, Awakenings, and Reform", written by the late William G. McLoughlin, Professor of History at Brown University. McLoughlin wrote extensively on the impact that revivalism, religion, and awakenings had in developing American culture. I would also suggest other books written by , Lyle Dorsett, Roger Bruns, and Keith J. Hardman. These are all noted historians and biographers. You won't find their material offensive.

[Moros Synackaon]

Any book on the topic of the Red Scare and anti-intellectualism provides a nice dovetail into your topic.

[LEDO]

There is a Henry Beecher biography out there. I couldn't imagine a history of religion in America without him.