0804208301 196 pages including index. Blends the personal and societal experiences of people and sects from snake-handlers and youth-oriented beach churches to Hinduism, Judaism, and mainline denominations to offer a fascinating overview of religion around the world and more specifically the United States. Outlines the steps to identifying one's personal religion and group religion. He then demonstrates how an individual's belief relates to social community. Average amount of high-lighting, marginalia and underlining. Light wear.