A major theme is how the boundaries between religious and political discourse have blurred. Allitt traces this from the biblically-infused rhetoric of Martin Luther King Jr. to the modern politicization of denominations.
The growth of Catholicism, Judaism, and newer religious movements (like Mormonism and Pentecostalism), as well as the rise of secularism in the 20th and 21st centuries. About Professor Patrick N. Allitt TTC - Prof. Patrick N Allitt - American Religious History
Professor Patrick N. Allitt’s work in American religious history blends clear narrative, critical analysis, and a keen sense of how religion shaped U.S. public life. Below is a concise blog-style post suitable for students, general readers, or course pages that introduces Allitt’s approach and highlights key themes useful for anyone studying American religious history. A major theme is how the boundaries between