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When Church and State were the State: Puritans, Theocracy, and the Origins of American Liberties

at Rogers Mansion | Thu Oct 19

Location

Rogers Mansion

17 Meeting House Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
(Map)
Tel: 631-283-2494
Contact Name: Laurie Collins
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Date & Time

11:00 AM
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Cost: Free Event
Description

Fr. Patrick Edwards begins with the Calvinist view of predestination which created uncertainty about achieving a place among the elect. He examines the psychological and social pressures that are the consequences of that uncertainty as well as the legacy/curse of governance and Cromwell in England. He explores and links the incidents that have had a particular impact on American polity and jurisprudence—the rise of Congregational and Presbyterian sensibilities of rebirth and regenerate life, indications of election and the ability for individuals to claim divine revelation.