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1. What is Kenneth C. Davis’s essay occasioned by? How does that incident serve to highlight the issue he addresses?

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   Questions: - What is Kenneth C. Davis’s essay occasioned by? How does that incident serve to highlight the issue he addresses?
2. Davis refers to the idea that “America historically has been a place of religious tolerance” (par. 1) as “an American myth” (par. 4). What evidence does he provide to support that characterization? How convincing is it?

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   Questions: - Davis refers to the idea that “America historically has been a place of religious tolerance” (par. 1) as “an American myth” (par. 4). What evidence does he provide to support that characterization? How convincing is it?
3. Davis discusses an early history of divisiveness in America and states: “It was the recognition of that divisive past by the founders—notably Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Madison—that secured America as a secular republic” (par. 22). Whether America is or is not a secular nation is a much-debated topic. Do you think that it is? Why or why not?

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   Questions: - Davis discusses an early history of divisiveness in America and states: “It was the recognition of that divisive past by the founders—notably Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Madison—that secured America as a secular republic” (par. 22). Whether America is or is not a secular nation is a much-debated topic. Do you think that it is? Why or why not?
4. Davis provides examples of anti-Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and anti-Mormonism. What other instances of religious intolerance do you know of? Which are prominent today?

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   Questions: - Davis provides examples of anti-Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and anti-Mormonism. What other instances of religious intolerance do you know of? Which are prominent today?
5. How would you characterize Davis’s perspective in the final paragraph? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?

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   Questions: - How would you characterize Davis’s perspective in the final paragraph? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?