Another Tocqueville post for installment #4 this nine weeks.
One of your U.S. history classmates sent along this article about Tocqueville, which I think helpfully provides a way to extend the discussion we started this week. You may also want to listen to the first 4 or 5 minutes of this radio show from the great program Speaking of Faith. This show is titled "The Religious Roots of American Democracy."
One of your U.S. history classmates sent along this article about Tocqueville, which I think helpfully provides a way to extend the discussion we started this week. You may also want to listen to the first 4 or 5 minutes of this radio show from the great program Speaking of Faith. This show is titled "The Religious Roots of American Democracy."
So, just like the questions I posed for the previous extra credit Tocqueville essay, I ask them again here in light of this essay and radio program:
1. According to Tocqueville, is religion a necessary part of democratic society? Why or why not?
2. Do you think Tocqueville agreed or disagreed with the First Amendment? Why or why not?
1. According to Tocqueville, is religion a necessary part of democratic society? Why or why not?
2. Do you think Tocqueville agreed or disagreed with the First Amendment? Why or why not?
And a third question:
3. If Tocqueville were around today what do you think he would say about the relationship between religion and democracy and America's future--particularly in an age of war, globalization, etc.?
I look forward to hearing what you have to say, especially after this week's discussion of Tocqueville.
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