"Jesus vs. The Watchmaker" addresses Deism and the Kingdom of Heaven in the setting of the American Revolution. The idea of America becoming the center of God's kingdom on earth is still present over two hundred years later.
Christian History Magazine—Issue 50: Christianity & the American Revolution
Jesus vs. The Watchmaker Which ideas energized the American Revolution: those of evangelical Christianity or enlightened deism? Also: Curious Mix in the Continental Congress How Christians and deists worked together in the war effort. The Price of Dissent Christians who argued against independence suffered for it. Selfish, Ungrateful Rebels Many devout Christians were deeply troubled by the drive for independence. The Christian History Interview—A Revolution in Religion, Too The Revolutionary War
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