Sacred matters
Gary Laderman
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Sacred matters
Published
May 2009
Publisher
New Press
Pages
205
ISBN-13
9781595584373
ISBN-10
1595584374
Description
It is commonplace to say that the United States is a religious country: references to God are as normal as proclaiming love of country, support for the military, or security for the nation's children. And a full 92 percent of Americans prefer to believe in God or a universal spirit. But in Sacred Matters, Gary Laderman casts his eye over our deeply hidden spiritual landscape, questioning whether our conventional views even begin to capture the rich and strange diversity of religious life in America. Sacred Matters shows that genuinely religious practices and experiences can be found in the unlikeliest of places -- in science laboratories and movie theaters, at the Super Bowl and Star Trek conventions, and in Americans' obsession with prescription drugs and pornography. When devoted fans make a pilgrimage to Graceland because of their love for Elvis, Laderman argues, their behavior doesn't just seem religious, it is religious -- enacting a well-known ritual pattern toward saints in the history of Christianity. In a dramatic reframing of what is holy and secular, Sacred Matters makes a powerful and illuminating case that religion is everywhere -- and that we have barely begun to reckon with its hold on our cultural life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sacred matters?
This edition of Sacred matters has approximately 205 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sacred matters?
For most readers, Sacred matters typically takes between 4h 16m and 2h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sacred matters?
The estimated word count for Sacred matters is approximately 51,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sacred matters?
Sacred matters was written by Gary Laderman.
When was Sacred matters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.