The American Dream in regards to religion

  For a moment, imagine a picturesque scene, outwardly displaying an "average" American family in terms of the 1950s. I assume you see a young, beautiful mother preparing dinner and setting the table while wearing a large polka-dot dress and apron. Two children (one boy, one girl) with neatly-combed hair sit patiently waiting for their meal as the patriarchal figure in the scene reads the newspaper and probably tells stories of his job at the factory... most likely one at plant manufacturing the latest and greatest Ford car model.

  Now, consider the values treasured by a family such as this: do you think they attend church regularly? Probably.
  Studies done during the 50s and 60s reveal an astounding 49% of Americans attending church during this era. By the 1960s, this figure jumped to 69%. Even President Eisenhower -- often considered a non-religious man -- joined the Presbyterian Church in 1953. This period of time after World War II is often referred to as a "religious resurgence". One religious revival favored a reaction to the "godless" Communism of American enemies at the time, while another religious revival entailed a large growth in the Evangelical community, influenced by Reverend Billy Graham. Graham promoted traditional values still present in the Evangelical community, and hosted his worship on television, making $2 million a year.
  Since the early 50s, the American Dream often involved a heavy presence of Evangelism, though religion has been steadily declining in America since the mid-2000s. Experts predict that by 2050, the religious population will decrease by half (of what currently stands).
  The American Dream has been redefined by industry, consumerism, and race affiliation. Traditional and devout religion may soon be cast away from the "American Ideal" as well, as studies suggest.