Civil religion involves the incorporation of secular rituals and symbols into a society's cultural practices in a way that imparts a quasi-religious reverence or significance, such as the Pledge of Allegiance or Fourth of July celebrations in the United States. These practices are not tied to a specific traditional religion but serve to unite members of a society around shared values and national identity.

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"Civil Religion

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"Civil religion"

A) Includes secular rituals, such as the Pledge of Allegiance or fireworks at the Fourth of July
B) Refers to religions that have greater civility, i.e. agreement and politeness among members
C) Stresses greater civility towards its god or gods, including greater humility, head coverings, and so forth.
D) Tends to have more involvement of "civilians", that is non-clergy, in its organizational and operational structure, though clergy remain central in its religious aspects.

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