This Discussion will serve as the first of your interactions with the text and your classmates and will assist you in thinking through one of the prevailing worldviews in American culture. Christian Smith calls this “moralistic therapeutic deism." After watching the presentation titled Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, respond to the following prompt:

• Do you think Moralistic Therapeutic Deism is an accurate reflection of society today?
• What are relevant examples you can provide that support your conclusion?

In your discussion, indicate to which of the points of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism you are responding throughout your post.