Or maybe we could develop an alternative explanation and call it the “Spiritualization Thesis.” Americans are, apparently, as interested in religious and spiritual activities as ever, including prayer and seeking out various forms of spiritual guidance and direction.

Passing on the Faith: Transforming Traditions for the Next Generation of Jews, Christians, and Muslims  James L. Heft (ed.) (Fordham University Press: 2006) This books was supported by the USC Center for …