During the Cold War, religious differences

A) created much division among Americans.
B) were heightened by the growth of the suburbs.
C) were not a factor, as church and synagogue membership declined.
D) were intensified through the institution of school prayer.
E) were absorbed within the notion of a common Judeo-Christian heritage.

Cold War

The state of geopolitical tension after World War II between powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states) and powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, NATO allies, and others).

Religious Differences

Variations in beliefs, practices, and doctrines among different religious groups, which can sometimes lead to conflict or misunderstanding.

Judeo-Christian Heritage

Refers to the shared religious, moral, and cultural foundations in Western societies that are derived from Judaism and Christianity.