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1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. What story does the religious thermometer tell? 

3. Write two questions you have about the religious thermometer?

4. Draw a religious thermometer with your own feelings towards the same religious groups. How did your own religious thermometer differ from the one shown?

5. How religiously tolerant would you say the US is?

6. What surprised you most about the thermometer?

7. Why do you think Americans prefer Buddhists to Mormons or Hindus? In fact, why do you think people prefer any one religion over any other?

8. How does this religious thermometer affect American elections and politics?

9. In the comments section, explain whether you believe U.S. currency should say "In God We Trust."

Action Extension

Contact the U.S. Mint - they are responsible for printing and coining all US currency - and let them know your opinion about "In God We Trust."

Telephone(202) 756-6468, Weekdays9:00am to 4:30pm EST, except holidays.
Emailinquiries@usmint.treas.gov  

Learning Extension

Learn more about religion in America from this fabulous report from the Pew Research Center.