Shall the Nation, by a Change in Its Constitution, Proclaim Itself Christian? (Classic Reprint): A Sermon Preached to the First Parish in Brookline, on February 25, 1872 - Couverture souple

Hedge, Frederic H.

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Shall the Nation Be Christian? A timely look at church and state in America
A thoughtful examination of what it would mean to recognize Christianity in the nation’s foundational law. This sermon challenges readers to weigh religious neutrality, constitutional rights, and the role of public schools in a diverse society.

In these pages, the speaker asks who should define Christianity and how to balance plural beliefs with shared civic life. He argues that inserting religious authority into law could threaten equal faiths and civil liberties, and he questions simplified promises of harmony between the Constitution and public life.

- Explores the push to recognize God and the Bible in the Constitution
- Discusses the potential effects on Protestants, Roman Catholics, Jews, and unbelievers
- Compares different Christian traditions and their impact on public education
- Raises questions about who should define religious truth and how to protect individual rights

Ideal for readers of historical religious and constitutional discourse, and anyone interested in debates over church-state matters.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334985472
ISBN 13: 9781334985478
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Nombre de pages: 25
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Shall the Nation, by a Change in Its Constitution, Proclaim Itself Christian?

Frederic H. Hedge

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ISBN 10 : 1334985472 ISBN 13 : 9781334985478

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the push to include a declaration of Christianity in the US Constitution in the late 19th century. It analyzes the motivations of the movement's proponents, who believed that such a declaration would protect Christian values and principles in American society. The author argues that this effort was misguided and ultimately doomed to fail, as it was based on a misunderstanding of the nature of Christianity and the role of religion in society. The book also explores the broader historical context of the debate over the role of religion in American public life, and the ongoing tension between the desire to protect religious freedom and the need to maintain a secular government. By shedding light on this fascinating episode in American history, this book offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between religion and the state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781334985478_0

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