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Religion in the Declaration of Independence
with Andrew Sola and Dr. Thomas S. Kidd (Midwestern Baptist Seminary)
The Declaration of Independence uses the words 'God,' 'the Creator,' and 'Divine Providence,' but many of the Founders were highly skeptical of both Christianity and also organized religion, preferring the scientific and rational ideals of the Enlightenment.
In this episode, we explore the tensions between religion and reason in the Declaration of Independence.
Topics include the following:
-Theistic and deistic beliefs in the Founders, including Franklin and Jefferson
-The different religious groups in the Colonies, from…
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