Welcome to Religion Today in America!

The United States is shaped by religious freedom, pluralism, and ongoing debates about belief in public life. Volume 8 explores how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam exist in America today—historically, culturally, and civically—while building media literacy and respectful dialogue skills.

These labs connect past to present and prepare learners for informed civic discussion.

Mini Labs in This Volume:

• Religious Freedom and the American Framework — V8 L1

  First Amendment basics and why it matters.

• Christianity in America: Diversity and Influence — V8 L2

  Denominations, culture, and public life.

• Judaism in America: Community and Identity — V8 L3

  Tradition, diaspora, and modern experience.

• Islam in America: Community and Misconceptions — V8 L4

  Demographics, stereotypes, and lived reality.

• Dialogue Skills: Disagreeing with Respect — V8 L5

  Evidence, empathy, and civil discourse in real life.