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America at 250 years: The Role of Religion Then – and Now

Faith and Law

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Biblical Influence on American Founding Principles

This chapter examines the significant role the Bible played in shaping American founding documents and political ideology, countering claims of predominant Enlightenment influence. It reveals that biblical references were more frequent in political discourse of the time, reflecting the founders' deep engagement with scripture.

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