Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?
Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests and we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's go!
The Why Wars Happened History Podcast covers The American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Medieval Wars in England, The Habsburg Empire, The War in Iraq, Scottish wars, The War of the Roses, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Cold War, The Thirty Years War, The Hundred Years War, The American Civil War, and many others.
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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, join us for an enlightening conversation with Professor Kate Carté from Southern Methodist University as she delves into the intricate relationships between religion and the American Revolution. Learn how religious beliefs, particularly those shaped by the Great Awakening, influenced revolutionary sentiments and actions. Explore the impacts of Protestantism, Enlightenment thought, and Deism on the Founding Fathers. We also cover the importance of religious freedom in unifying the colonies, and much more. Ideal for history enthusiasts, religious scholars, and anyone fascinated by the intersecting paths of faith and revolution.
00:00 Introduction to Kate Carté and Her Work
00:40 The Role of Religion in the American Revolution
01:47 The Great Awakening and Its Impact
04:22 Religious Divisions and the Revolution
07:33 Religion as a Unifying Force
08:56 Post-Revolution Religious Freedom
11:01 Anti-Catholic Sentiment in Colonial America
16:01 Religious Tests and Citizenship
21:41 Enlightenment, Deism, and Protestantism
27:19 Religion and Slavery in the Revolution
29:01 Religion and the Civil War
30:01 Personal Insights and Future Projects
32:48 Conclusion and Farewell
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