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Major Religions in America

Sweaty Question of the Week on Collider Heroes was Superhero comics have been a part of America for decades now, but with the recent surge in popularity, thanks to Hollywood, do you think it could be seen as the USA's version of Ancient Greek Mythology a century from now?: "definitely not in the same realm as Religion" Hosts seemed to recognize DC heroes are related to Greek Mythology, and that these movies may help us morally or supportively. But their conclusion sounded more that they are not religious nor would they replace religion in our society. My Comments: There is a larger discussion to be had here. As one who studies Religion in America for a living. I feel the need to way in, especially with your simplistic notions of religion. Religion can be defined in several different ways. Hosts seem to define religion with some sort of altar or sacrificial system (Old Testament blood sacrifice rather than time and energy sacrifice). Others define religious devotion based...