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How Religious Were the Founders?

We the People

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The Clash of Ideologies: Calvinism, Quakerism, and Revolutionary Thought

This chapter explores the philosophical and theological debates around government and oppression among leaders like John Adams and Dickinson during the American Revolution. It highlights how different ideologies contributed to civil disobedience and shaped perspectives on religious liberties, particularly for Quakers.

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