This latter finding suggests that for these Christian minorities especially, patriotism and ethno-culturalism are critical features of American national identity. Members of these subgroups report relatively high levels of national pride and strongly believe that certain essential attributes define what it means to be American. However, followers of other faiths and the nonaffiliated are less likely to feel this way. The findings presented here indicate that members of less prevalent faiths are less committed to ethno-culturalism, and those with no religious preference are less committed to both patriotism and
This latter finding suggests that for these Christian minorities especially, patriotism and ethno-culturalism are critical features of American national identity. Members of these subgroups report relatively high levels of national pride and strongly believe that certain essential attributes define what it means to be American. However, followers of other faiths and the nonaffiliated are less likely to feel this way. The findings presented here indicate that members of less prevalent faiths are less committed to ethno-culturalism, and those with no religious preference are less committed to both patriotism and