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God, Society, and Responsibility: Evolving Concepts in American History

Explore the transition from Authority to Individualism in American history through the lenses of Puritanism, Great Awakening, and Enlightenment. Understand the changing concepts of God, societal roles, and individual responsibilities in shaping American society. From the elite rule of the Puritans to the democratization of the Great Awakening, and the focus on reason and education in the Enlightenment, witness the evolution towards personal liberty and social consciousness.

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God, Society, and Responsibility: Evolving Concepts in American History

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  1. From Authority to Individualism Puritanism – Great Awakening - Enlightenment

  2. Concept of God • Great Awakening • God open to all who appeal Puritans • All powerful • Some chosen for salvation (the “elect”) • Enlightenment • God as “watchmaker”, set rational order of universe

  3. Reason for Existence Great Awakening To seek God’s grace through emotional appeal Puritans To prove you are one of the “elect” Enlightenment To improve humanity & society

  4. The Individual & the Church Puritans • Legally required to attend services Great Awakening Organized church not necessary • Enlightenment • Church not necessary

  5. Education Puritans • Literacy necessary to read Bible (Old Deluder Satan law) • Ministers needed higher ed. (Harvard) Great Awakening Education for life skills, not necessary for religion or ministry Enlightenment Needed to help perfect society

  6. Individual and the Government Great Awakening more democratic churches Carried over to civil life Puritans • Elite ruled church and state • Enlightenment • Eliteleadership BUT all have a role in ensuring against oppressive govt.

  7. Responsibility to Society • Great Awakening • conversion of all would better society Puritans • All are responsible for needs of the community • Enlightenment • individuals should seek to perfect society

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