Religion and Spirituality in America: The Ultimate Teen Guide provides an introduction to some of the diverse religious practices, traditions, and expressions in the United States and focuses on how teenagers view their particular religious faith—or lack of it—what they believe, what conflicts they encounter, and how they relate to others whose religions differ from theirs.

The United States has more religious groups than any other country in the world.Religion and Spirituality in America: The Ultimate Teen Guide provides an introduction to some of the diverse religious practices, traditions, and expressions in the United States and focuses on how teenagers view their particular religious faith (or lack of it), what they believe, what conflicts they encounter, and how they relate to others whose religions differ from theirs.

This book is designed for the inquisitive youth searching for answers to life's most difficult questions related to religion and spirituality. Whether these young people are well into their teen years or just entering them, they will gravitate to this book because of its direct, up-to-date information, riveting teen views, and lively illustrations. Besides highlighting singular facts, author Kathlyn Gay offers the latest reading lists, web sites, and an index for quick reference. Perfect for browsing, there's loads of expert information to help parents, guardians, and especially teens understand and respect the vast religious differences that exist in the United States.

Chapter 1 1. Religious Diversity
Chapter 2 2. Separation of Church and State
Chapter 3 3. Mixing Religion with Politics
Chapter 4 4. Religious Restrictions and Protections
Chapter 5 5. Religion in Everyday Life
Chapter 6 6. Religious Rites of Passage
Chapter 7 7. Lesser-Known Beliefs
Chapter 8 8. What Agnostics and Atheists Believe
Chapter 9 9. Getting to Know Others' Beliefs
Part 10 Index
Part 11 About the Author