One of the reasons there is such debate surrounding how history is represented at public history sites is that these take on a sacred quality and become a part of the national culture. According to Robert Bellah, public history sites function similarly to a:
A) civil religion
B) cultural diffusion
C) cultural idol worship
D) national spirituality

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Robert Bellah's concept of civil religion describes a set of beliefs, symbols, and rituals that exist alongside traditional religious practices and serve to unify a nation or society. Public history sites function similarly in that they often represent important events or figures in a country's history and are treated with reverence and respect by the public.

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