Chapter 5

The Great Awakening

The Enlightenment

 

Beliefs:

·         Inner religious emotion was more important than outward religious behavior

·         God has anger and wrath

·         God saves

 

Affects:

·         Congregations argued over religious practices

·         Churches split and people moved and joined other religious groups

·         Churches grew

 

 

Influential People:

·         Jonathan Edwards –well known preacher who drew large crowds with his sermons

·         George Whitefield -  drew crowds with sermons and raised funds to start homes for  orphans

 

 

Beliefs:

·         Emphasis on science and reason

 

 

 

 

Affects:

·         Appealed to the wealthy and educated

·         Laws of the universe were explored

·         Philosophers contemplated human rights such as the right to life, liberty, and property.

·         Government leaders were influenced

 

Influential People:

·         Benjamin Franklin – a famous enlightenment figure

·         John Locke – argued for natural rights (life, liberty, and property