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minus-squareKlear@quokk.aulinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·9 days agoI think you’re thinking about American civil religion. And yeah, that concept is equal parts spooky and dumb.
minus-squareinfinitesunrise@slrpnk.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·9 days agoYes! I did not know that there was a name for this concept. I agree that it can be pretty hokey but I’m also fascinated by the social phenomenon itself. Thanks!
I think you’re thinking about American civil religion. And yeah, that concept is equal parts spooky and dumb.
Yes! I did not know that there was a name for this concept. I agree that it can be pretty hokey but I’m also fascinated by the social phenomenon itself. Thanks!