American Civic Culture

He wrote: "The religious atmosphere of the country was the first thing that struck me on arrival in the United States." (p. 295 of Lawrence-Mayer ed.) See here for relevant data.

In June 2006, Barack Obama gave an important speech on religion in politics. See prepared text here.

Covenant for a New America here.

Remarks at 2010 National Prayer Breakfast:



Individualism

• Distrust of government
• Regulation of business
• Health care

Religion

• Comparative data on religion.
• Comparative data on evolution.
• A closer look at US attitudes on evolution.

Patriotism

• Winthrop's "City on a Hill"
• The Great Seal of the United States
• The Liberty Bell
• The national motto, "In God We Trust"
• The Pledge of Allegiance (see old method of salute)
• Early Thanksgiving Proclamations

Service

• Faith-based community service.
• Philanthropy in the United States
• Volunteering in the United States
• And note where Americans volunteer