How would you describe the role the Cold War played in the convergence of American religion and politics? How did religious and political leaders use Protestant Christianity to counter fears of communism, Catholics, and the national insecurities of the time? Do you think religious and political leaders today are using similar tactics? 

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 Your answer should make at least two specific references to the video(SEE BELOW). But it is not just a recitation of facts from the video but rather a discussion of things such as your opinion of the point under discussion, why you hold that opinion, how you see the point consistent or inconsistent with what you have learned so far, correlation with contemporary experience, implications for the future, etc. Makes connections to previous or current content or to real-life situations.  Ideas should build upon each other. 

LINK BELOW:

https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-god-in-america-five-soul-of-a-nation/