This paper deals with the concept of "civil religion" in the context of American society. Throughout history, America has been using civil religion to build American identity. Certain religious elements are intertwined in the early development of American social institutions. Correlation between politics and religion can still be recognized today in American political life. The origin of the concept of "civil religion" can be found in the thoughts of Jean Jacques Rousseau, and its American version was recognized and elaborated by contemporary theoretician Robert N. Bellah. Since American civil religion has never been secular, it has successfully developed and maintained without a conflict with church symbols which were customized to the needs of the state and then oriented toward achieving national goals. Civil religion in this regard, in formal speech and in public life, has only a ceremonial meaning. It‟s almost like American president must mention God, the opposite is the risk of losing votes. This public religious dimension is expressed in the set of beliefs, symbols and rituals we call American civil religion. Critics recognize how civil religion is deeply rooted in American society. The system of public education is closely related to the national cult and strong support to the official ceremonial. Contemporary civil religion serves as a means of simplified legitimation of various American political “actions” and to dissemble the troubled areas of American society.