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E.L. Doctorow, Why We Are Infidels

E.L. Doctorow, Why We Are Infidels

Read Why We Are Infidels and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. Doctorow says that Americans are often called infidels because

they subscribe to too many religions.

faith has become a laughing matter to contemporary Americans.

they do not subscribe to any religion.

politicians use faith as a platform.

2. “One of the less scintillating debates among theologians” is

the difference between a religion and a cult.

whether fundamentalism is justified.

the difference between being an infidel and committing infidelity.

whether pluralism advances our international credibility.

3. Who does Doctorow quote when he discusses the separation of church and state?

George Washington

James Madison

Samuel Adams

Thomas Jefferson

4. According to Doctorow, what does the freedom of religious choice leave “up for grabs”?

the possibility of converting non-believers

salvation

international religious superiority

possible theological triumphalism

5. What events were reportedly seen as justified by some Christian fundamentalists?

the attack on Pearl Harbor

the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks

the Thousand Bomber raids

the bombing of Hiroshima