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Evangelical Revolt
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Evangelical Revolt
Rhys Isaac discusses how after the Great Awakening colonists struggled for
allegiance between two very different social worlds. Isaac argues that Baptist growth
throughout Virginia was a countercultural movement that was caused by dissatisfaction
with contemporary society, resulting in a revolt against the traditional system. Rhys Isaac
carefully examined the Baptists to find out how they were able to achieve a new social
group. I agree with Issac that the Baptists growth was a result of a variety of factors
including “the gentry, their values and how they were maintained, and their determination
to plant churches.”(p.165) Isaacs argument is a logical explanation to the differences and
the social groups created in Virginia. The ability to stay loyal to the Baptist religion was
very difficult considering that it was going against traditional ways. I was very surprised
to hear the story of Brother Waller being lashed for preaching his Baptist beliefs.
This text being the first I had heard of the Baptists in the history of America, was
surprising to me because it is a big issue that should be a focal point in our nations past.
Our nation is made up of many religions and we owe it to our ancestors for creating a
diverse society. This reading relates to how Professor Kornfeld discussed the
Enlightenment