One of the Factors That Contributed to Religion's Growing Appeal

question 94

Multiple Choice

One of the factors that contributed to religion's growing appeal in the 1950s was

• A) the desire to combat "godless" communism.
• B) tax breaks for Americans who joined churches.
• C) the fire and brimstone style of television preachers.
• D) the widespread idea that Americans must repent for their material abundance.
• E) backlash to Eisenhower's refusal to connect religion with patriotism.

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