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∙ 12y agopartly as a result of anticommunist ideals. historically, oaths have been made on a bible, or at least involve claiming god's trust, and therefore the trust of your peers, and what better way to prove that oath is legit than by going to church? because of stigmas like, "all Jews are communists", "all communists are atheists", and "atheists don't care if they lie under oath", establishing yourself as a "good christian" helped. this, combined with a fear that the "godless" communist might nuke anytown, usa at the drop of a hat, sent people rushin' to ask god to stop the Russians. then, jack Kennedy ran for office, raising new religious questions. as a catholic, wouldn't he be at the beck and call of the pope? that was a pretty close election, and some say that if Kennedy hadn't been so much better looking than Nixon, he would have lost it because of the Catholicism issue. soon it became important not only to be the right religion, but religious on top of that-something our founding fathers largely weren't. also, the fifties saw new ideas and technologies come to light that tacitly questioned the word of god as described-or interpreted- from the judeo-christian bible; space travel, carbon dating, DNA, birth control. this sent god's so-called shepherds calling on there flocks to believe harder, no matter what they learned. on top of that, the Civil Rights Movement pushed many people into an us vs them mentality, with many leaders from both sides being men of the cloth, citing biblical reasoning for both sides that many could get behind.
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Why is religion such a big bad bully?
Christianity loves, so it depends on the religion apparently.
What was the fashion like in the 1950s?
big outgoing clothes
Why was Europe divided by religion?
it was to big so thats why they diviedit in to parts
What is its importance for early Islam?
the importance is that that is were the religion got its start without the start there would be no religion and so you can see there is a very big importance in the beginning of the religion.
How did religion impact lives the lives during the middle ages?
religion impacted for the land the christians fought for the land and so did the muslims that impacted a big thing on religion
How was the people's attitudes toward organized religion in the 1950s like?
In the 1950s, organized religion played a significant role in people's lives, and there was a strong emphasis on attending church and adhering to religious beliefs. Many Americans saw religion as a central aspect of community and social identity. The 1950s also saw a rise in religious revivalism and a resurgence of faith in response to the challenges of the time, such as the Cold War and fears of communism.
What was the price of a computer in the 1950s?
Zero. They didn't exist beyond ones used by the government or military. In 1950 they were so big that they filled a rather large room.
Did America's population grow significantly in the 1950s?
The 1950s signifies the beginning of the baby-boom, so yes.
Is the 1950s in the 20th century?
Yes. The 20th century ran from 1901 to 2000, so it included the 1950s.
What does Taoism teach about human relations?
so this religion has to do many she is a weirdo idk. but she is like a big one
Was religion a big part of life in the southern colonies?
yes religion was a big part in the southen colonies
What were some white collar jobs in the 1950s?
They were mainly in the business world such as corporations or big companies.
