Post by Kirby on Oct 13, 2010 14:23:50 GMT -8
Anyone else watching this great doc on PBS? I missed part one, but watched part 2 last night. It dealt with the split of christianity over slavery, Lincoln's faith, the immigrant Jews and how they reformed into a distinctly American Judaism, and finally the emergence of Fundamentalism: William Jennings Bryant and Clarence Darrow. Great stuff.
There was also some discussion about how denominationalism is distinctly an American phenomenon, how the attitudes of Americans after the Revolution transcended into religiosity: If you don't like how I worship or read the Bible, I'll just break away and do my own thing.
These historical perspectives tie into the Unchristian perceptions, I think. History seems to show what some perceive to be true, and as we continue in teh future, how will we respond?
The series is available to watch online, I highly recommend it. I hope to watch the final installment tonight, if my homework gets done.
There was also some discussion about how denominationalism is distinctly an American phenomenon, how the attitudes of Americans after the Revolution transcended into religiosity: If you don't like how I worship or read the Bible, I'll just break away and do my own thing.
These historical perspectives tie into the Unchristian perceptions, I think. History seems to show what some perceive to be true, and as we continue in teh future, how will we respond?
The series is available to watch online, I highly recommend it. I hope to watch the final installment tonight, if my homework gets done.
