Religion - Mr. E's Forum: 2006-2007

Date: Apr 5, 2007

Religion

Date: Apr 12, 2007

The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival that basically had the ideas of personal salvation that were experienced in revival meetings. It sparked a new interest in religion. This caused for many types of religions to sprout up such as the Mormons and it strengthened the Methodists. Congregationalists in Florida, Kansas, and Hawaii set up missionary societies to evangelize the west. Some societies began efforts to reform prisons and care for the handicapped and the mentally ill. Many churches sprout up at this time due to the religious involvement.

Date: Apr 13, 2007

This is my assigned issue, but where on earth do I start? I asked Mr. E for help a few days ago, but I still don't know where to begin with it all... if anyone has anything to say here, please, don't hold back.

Date: Apr 14, 2007

"Awakening"s
The First Great Awakening occurred in the 1730s and 40s, and was fueled by Puritan and Calvinist thinking. Led by speakers/writers/theologians like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, this movement moved toward a more personal "religious experience" than offered in the past. It is also considered a factor in the American Revolution by some.
The Second Great Awakening occurred roughly between the years 1800 and 1840. A key symbol of this movement was the camp meeting, a Scottish tradition that, like so many other "foreign" traditions, became a part of American culture (for a time, at least).
The Third Great Awakening occurred during the second half of the nineteenth century, amidst the Civil War, and eventually led people to begin reforming their world. ...is there a Fourth Great Awaking? I'll let someone else find out...

(this is what that last abomination was supposed to look like... arg)

Date: Apr 14, 2007

please, someone, delete that post 2x^ !!!

and speaking of Awakening ...

Date: Apr 15, 2007

Alex Z. wrote:
"Awakening"s
The First Great Awakening occurred in the 1730s and 40s, and was fueled by Puritan and Calvinist thinking. Led by speakers/writers/theologians like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, this movement moved toward a more personal "religious experience" than offered in the past. It is also considered a factor in the American Revolution by some.
The Second Great Awakening occurred roughly between the years 1800 and 1840. A key symbol of this movement was the camp meeting, a Scottish tradition that, like so many other "foreign" traditions, became a part of American culture (for a time, at least).
The Third Great Awakening occurred during the second half of the nineteenth century, amidst the Civil War, and eventually led people to begin reforming their world. ...is there a Fourth Great Awaking? I'll let someone else find out...

(this is what that last abomination was supposed to look like... arg)

Hahaha, nice link Alex lol...and I'm pretty sure you could start a Fourth Great Awakening, if there isn't already one...I wonder if Mr. E. assigned you the issue of religion on purpose or by coincidence lol...okay never mind, I just looked up if there was a Fourth Great Awakening ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Great_Awakening ... so maybe you can start the Fifth ;)

Date: Apr 19, 2007

1^st Great Awakening

Powerful preaching that made people ask for salvation by focusing on guilt. This movement was the first time people actively got involved in church. They didnt just sit there and listen to the preacher. People began to study the Bible at home. Some believe that it lead to American nationalism and a democratic way of thinking. Jonathan Edwards, a famous minister at the time, wrote the book, Sinners in the hands of an angry God

Date: Apr 19, 2007

Look at what I found - The THIRD Great Awakeningwas a period of religious awakening and activism in America between 1850 and 1900. It began a very strong postmillenial Protestant movement that the Second Coming of Christ would come after mankind had reshaped the Earth. The Civil War halted the movement for a little in the North but actually spurred it on in the South - especially in General Lee's Army.

Date: Apr 22, 2007

Ah, where to begin with Religion. Well, religious movements such as the Great Awakenings, as others pointed out did in fact, shape much of our country in terms of beliefs and society. For example, we know that we have different beliefs and religions from Catholics, Protestants, Puritans, Quakers, Methodists, Anglicans, Christianity, and so forth, however, it was at this time in US history during these religious revivals and movements such as Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century, where religion was first questioned. People questioned the authority of the bible and a preist, and his teachings. The Reformation intended on making the bible more accessible if it was such a worthy resource as/is it was thought to be. Luther thought that the church should be changed, or reformed, so that it was less greedy, fairer, and accessible to all people, not just the rich and well educated, who could afford the bible, and read its latin contents. The protests against the church was not entirely new however. In England there had been similar protests in the 14th century, although these had been crushed. Luther gained a lot of support for his ideas. Many people were unhappy with the Pope and the church, and it was Luther's actions in his ideas that began the Protestant Reformation, changing the idea of the Roman Catholic's view of the bible, and the idea that the selling of forgiveness is anything but immoral. It's movements like these, and leaders like him, that time after time and history shaped our country to the diversity of beliefs and religious systems of today.

If noone spoke up and embraced revival and reform when it came to religion, people would be leading their lives under a god they might not necessarily believe in and living under restrictions and/or guidance they don't fully understand or agree with. Questioning with your own intuition and beliefs based on your own knowledge and acting upon that uncertainty is a crucial aspect to any political or religious change in society.

-kelseyyyy biggrin

Date: Apr 26, 2007

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Date: May 3, 2007

Religion is one of the biggest issues in America's history along with racism. I think America was built as a racist Protestant country. I still don't know who Switchfoot is Alex. Are they even any good?

Date: May 8, 2007

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Date: May 9, 2007

Alex Z. wrote:

please, someone, delete that post 2x^ !!!

and speaking of Awakening ...

your so nuts.
you and your switch foot.....speaking of which, im suprised you havent gotten e-music to cover one of their songs.
(good luck with time after time, garrett said it's not going so hot)

the fourth great awakening was in the 60's and 70's, traditional religions increased membership greatly, churchs have to begin fighting gay marriage, abortion, ect. therefore the people ban together and become strong.

it wasn't really a major revival, and by many scholars is not considered an awakening.

ugg, the awakening...brandi and kesley l. know what im talking about.

alex, you be

Date: May 9, 2007

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