Hint, In 1711 the book "Characteristics of Men, Manners, opinions, Times" by Anthony Cooper was published.
It certainly deflates a lot of the propaganda on this forum and many politicians.
2007-04-23 08:54:33 · 11 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of the eight that have answered so for, none have come even close. I'll give a hint Founding Fathers.
2007-04-23 09:06:58 · update #1
It is a shame that so many wish to spout propaganda they know by heart rather than trying to answer a question of historical fact. I must take it, that it is sheer ignorance of anything outside your small padded and locked boxes where you are intellectually held prisoners--that you call religions.
2007-04-23 10:05:54 · update #2
Deism.
Thomas Jefferson wrote that the power of the government is derived from the governed. Up until that time, it was claimed that kings ruled nations by the authority of God. The Declaration was a radical departure from the idea of divine authority.
All men are created equal and independent. From that equal creation they derive rights inherent and inalienable." Congress changed that phrase, increasing its religious overtones: "All men are created equal. They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights."
sm fell into my hands. . . It happened that they wrought an effect on my quite contrary to what was intended by them; for the arguments of the Deists, which were quoted to be refuted, appeared to me much stronger than the refutations; in short, I soon became a thorough Deist." -Benjamin Franklin
2007-04-23 09:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
interesting question
From late 1600's to late 1700's
"Deism" became a major influence and many were breaking away from not only the "crown" of England but also the State religion of England - the Angelicans.
The three major faiths of the time alphabetically were:
Baptists
Methodists
Presbyterians
About 50% of the men belonged to a Masonic order. They joined it. These were also the majority of the people that participated in the revolution against the "Crown".
Masons have their own belief system which includes the bible and the holy book if Islm albeit the Masonic belong/infiltrate other denominations.
This was truly the fastest growing religion of the time.
This is done in looking back not a slanted view "Opinion" or "Characteristic" of the time.
2007-04-23 09:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by cordsoforion 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be Islam, but we haven't been called the "American Colonies" since about 1783... check your history books.
2007-04-23 08:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow. People really didn't read your question.
But I don't know the answer. Forced conversion of natives doesn't count, though.
2007-04-23 09:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, given there were virtually *no* atheists pre-1860, it would be atheism (yeah *not* a religion, but it counts re "growth".)
Lots of 'em, from Harris to Heinlein to Hemingway.
[Edit]: Can-it with the stupid "hints" why don'cha? Just tell us what you think and *back it up* - I'm comfortable I'm right.
2007-04-23 08:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Neopaganism (specifically, Wicca) and Islam.
2007-04-23 09:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The remote control?
2007-04-23 08:58:06 · answer #7 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Islam,of course.Its adherents are those who have been its enemies.So beware of being an enemy to Islam!
2007-04-23 09:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by ajoke77 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
American Colonies? Please. We've been independent for over 200 years.
2007-04-23 08:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by wanda3s48 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Muslim
2007-04-23 09:01:51 · answer #10 · answered by emmhogan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋