The Last Dance
America is a land that highly values religion. Even though church and state are separate, religion still plays a large role in many Americans' lives. The power of religion and faith was clear in the readings from this past quarter. In some excerpts that we viewed this term, characters found guidance and comfort by being connected to a religious community and being close to a higher power. In other readings, characters were singled out for their faith instead of embraced. Religion should not be an aspect in American society that divides people, but rather it should unite people from different backgrounds. Religion has and remains present in American literature and life today. For example, schools and companies have days off for religious holidays, even though not everyone celebrates the same ones. Another daily activity that exemplifies this aspect in our country is the reciting of The Pledge of Allegiance every morning in school. Saying the pledge is not mandatory, but it is impor