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The Founding Fathers and the Place of Religion in America,New
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How did the United States, founded as colonies with explicitly religious aspirations, come to be the first modern state whose commitment to the separation of church and state was reflected in its constitution? Frank Lambert explains why this happened, offering in the process a synthesis of American history from the first British arrivals through Thomas Jefferson's controversial presidency.Lambert recognizes that two sets of spiritual fathers defined the place of religion in early America: what Lambert calls the Planting Fathers, who brought Old World ideas and dreams of building a 'City upon a Hill,' and the Founding Fathers, who determined the constitutional arrangement of religion in the new republic. While the former proselytized the 'one true faith,' the latter emphasized religious freedom over religious purity.Lambert locates this shift in the mideighteenth century. In the wake of evangelical revival, immigration by new dissenters, and population expansion, there emerged a marketplace of religion characterized by sectarian competition, pluralism, and widened choice. During the American Revolution, dissenters found sympathetic lawmakers who favored separating church and state, and the free marketplace of religion gained legal status as the Founders began the daunting task of uniting thirteen disparate colonies. To avoid discord in an increasingly pluralistic and contentious society, the Founders left the religious arena free of government intervention save for the guarantee of free exercise for all. Religious people and groups were also free to seek political influence, ensuring that religion's place in America would always be a contested one, but never a stateregulated one.An engaging and highly readable account of early American history, this book shows how religious freedom came to be recognized not merely as toleration of dissent but as a natural right to be enjoyed by all Americans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Founding Fathers and the Place of Religion in America'? A: The main theme of the book explores the relationship between religion and the founding of the United States, particularly how the Founding Fathers emphasized religious freedom while the early settlers, known as the Planting Fathers, sought to establish a singular religious authority.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Frank Lambert.
- Q: What are the key historical periods covered in the book? A: The book covers American history from the early British colonial period through the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on the evolution of religious thought and practice in America.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 344 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Founding Fathers and the Place of Religion in America' published? A: The book was published on March 19, 2006.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the significance of the term 'Marketplace of Religion' as discussed in the book? A: The term 'Marketplace of Religion' refers to the diverse and competitive religious landscape that emerged in America, characterized by pluralism and a variety of choices available to individuals in their spiritual beliefs.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of the American Revolution on religion? A: Yes, the book discusses how the American Revolution influenced lawmakers to support the separation of church and state, thereby fostering a legal framework for religious freedom.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in American history, particularly those looking to understand the complexities of religion's role in the founding and development of the United States.