God in America Season 1 Episode 6
God in America
Season 1

Ep 6. Of God and Caesar

  • TV-PG
  • October 13, 2010
  • 55 min
  • 6.7  (11)

In God in America season 1 episode 6, titled "Of God and Caesar," the series delves into the intersection of religion and politics in America. The episode explores the historical context of the religious fervor of the Revolutionary War era and how it shaped the founding of the country, as well as religious beliefs and practices in the early years of American politics.

The episode begins by introducing the concept of the "Wall of Separation" between church and state, a phrase coined by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to the Danbury Baptists in Connecticut. The episode then goes on to explore how religious beliefs and political ideologies became intertwined in the early years of the United States, with many of the Founding Fathers seeing a strong correlation between God's will and American patriotism.

The episode highlights key figures in American history who shaped this intersection of religion and politics. One of these figures is George Whitefield, an English preacher who brought evangelical Christianity to the colonies and was responsible for the Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept across the American colonies in the mid-1700s. The episode examines the role Whitefield and other preachers played in shaping colonial attitudes toward God and country.

The Revolutionary War is another focal point of the episode, as it provided a platform for religious leaders to promote their messages of liberty, freedom, and democracy across the colonies. The episode examines how religious beliefs influenced the politics of the time, and how political leaders used religion to bolster support for the revolutionary cause.

The aftermath of the Revolutionary War is also explored, particularly the efforts to create a new government that would balance religious freedom with the need for a stable political system. The episode examines the debates over the role of religion in government and how the Founding Fathers sought to create a secular government while still acknowledging the importance of religious beliefs to individual freedom and public life.

The episode also examines the development of the two-party political system in the United States, which emerged in the early years of the republic. The episode highlights how different religious groups aligned with different political parties, and how these alliances helped shape American politics in the early years of the country's history.

Overall, God in America season 1 episode 6 provides a fascinating look at the intersection of religion and politics in America. The episode provides historical context for some of the key debates over the role of religion in government, and highlights the efforts of religious leaders and political figures to shape the American political system in its early years. From the Great Awakening to the debates over the separation of church and state, this episode offers a compelling portrait of the complex relationship between God and Caesar in American history.

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  • First Aired
    October 13, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    55 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (11)