Sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" were written largely in response to

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The rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists.

Sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" were written largely in response the rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists.

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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a famous speech given by Johnathan Edwards, a famous American preacher during the First Great Awakening. The First Great Awakening took place in the 13 American colonies during the 1730's and 1740's. This religious revival movement was a response to the Enlightenment era in Europe and in the American colonies. Along with this, the religious movement was a response to decreased church participation.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a famous speech given by Johnathan Edwards, a famous American preacher during the First Great Awakening. The First Great Awakening took place in the 13 American colonies during the 1730's and 1740's. This religious revival movement was a response to the Enlightenment era in Europe and in the American colonies. Along with this, the religious movement was a response to decreased church participation.Individuals of the Enlightenment began questioning church authority and the validity of religion in general. This questioning of faith sparked outrage among preachers like Edwards. Edwards famous sermon was about the colonists straying away from religion and how they are being punished by God for their lack of faith in his teachings. This religious revival movement resulted in increased participation in church and the growth of evangelical forms of Christianity.

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