Book of the Week: Theology in America: Christian Thought from Age of the Puritans to Civil War

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It can be argued that understanding American history and politics requires understanding Christianity as well, but the connection between America and Christianity goes farther than that. For a long time theological language, imagery, and ideas were pervasive in American political and cultural discourse - Christian theology was the common language of Americans in all walks of life. Some Christians lament the fact that this is no longer the case — that their religion no longer defines or controls public language. The reality, though, is that America is much better off for being secularized in this manner. Christianity arguably is, too.

Book of the Week: Theology in America: Christian Thought from Age of the Puritans to Civil War