In "The Big Sort" by Bill Bishop, chapter 5, The Beginning of Division, moves backward to a specific time where the big sort started to appear. It is emphasized that because religion in the United States has survived within politics so adeptly, the big sort is at such an extent. The Kanawha County incidents only add-on to the specifics of that truth. It caused a "political revolution" everywhere, proving God is not dead.
Bishop definitely is writing to inform. All the information about the votes in the 2004 presidential election, and based upon church affiliation are statistical. It is also significant in that it proves his claims. The interpretation is offered without bias or attempts to persuade, and is therefore, fair.
I am in agreement with Bishop on this chapter. I think it is very clear that God is not "dead" in the United States. It is shown in things like their voting positions on certain controversial issues (ie. abortion, gay marriage).
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