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The pervasive mythology of American exceptionalism is essentially a religious doctrine positing that the US is essentially a perfect nation. Consequently, any issues arising within the system are perceived as external threats rather than inherent flaws. This mentality fuels the polarization between mainstream Republicans and Democrats, much like a religious schism. Both sides have a different interpretation of the doctrine and view each other as heretic traitors intent on destroying the nation.

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[–] comrade_nomad@lemmygrad.ml 25 points 3 months ago (2 children)

You'll probably be interested in this theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_civil_religion

Having grown up there I don't inherently disagree with this idea

[–] Sickos@hexbear.net 20 points 3 months ago

Yeah it feels pretty spot-on

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 15 points 3 months ago

oh yeah that's very much in line with what I was thinking