Briefly describe the role religion plays in American politics. Provide one example from current domestic politics and one from current international politics that illustrate the interconnectedness of religion and politics

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1, Explain how Americans' commitment to both religious freedom and religiosity shapes our discourse about a range of topics, from civil rights to abortion.
2, Provide an example of religion shaping domestic political debates, for example, the debate over same-sex marriage.
3, Provide an example of religion shaping international political debates, for example, prohibitions on foreign aid for contraception.

Political Science

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