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Podcast #7 Handout

Stress in sentences (content words) Mrs. Kelliher

1. Belonging to a religious group is important to many Americans.

2. This is understandable when you consider America’s immigrant history.

3. Many people came to the U.S. and are still coming today seeking religious freedom.

4. Therefore, American society and culture reflect these immigrant groups and their

beliefs.

5. One interesting aspect of Religion in the U.S. is that it is separate from the government.

6. The First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees religious freedom and

establishes the separation of church and state.

7. You may have noticed that religious beliefs and practices are private matters for most

Americans.

8. As a result, you’ll observe that Americans rarely ask the question, What religion are

you?”