In the same way Stephen Colbert momentarily breaks character to provide Zimbardo a brief explication of Catholic doctrine, Catholicism permeates American culture in ways that are too often occluded or askew. In this class we'll explore the historical impact and ongoing importance of Catholicism to America's development, and simultaneously consider how American culture has shaped the Catholic church on these shores.
But for now, let's return to Mr. Colbert. What does the interplay between his personal faith and public persona tell us about Catholicism in U.S. History? Read more about Colbert's Catholicsm over at
The Huffington Post or over at the
Washington Post. And here's Colbert's Catholic Bender:
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