31 books
—
13 voters
Reformation
“
The Constitution itself, the DNA of the country, can be altered by the collective will of the people, making America a self-evolving and self-writing program.
”
― Voice of Reason
― Voice of Reason
“
Davie's hostility to sectarianism, and to religious 'fanaticism', was perhaps part of his appeal. He acknowledged the legacy of Calvinism in his interpretation of the Enlightenment and democratic intellectualism, and continued to argue that the distinctive blend of religion, law and education was Scotland's special contribution to civilisation. But by the 1950s and 1960s, the Church of Scotland and its ministers were widely regarded in intellectual circles as a repressive force, morally censorio
...more
”
― Writing Scottishness: Literature and the Shaping of Scottish National Identities
― Writing Scottishness: Literature and the Shaping of Scottish National Identities
A group for Christians devoted to doctrine, theology and growth in maturity in the faith. Let's …more
10 members,
last active 14 years ago
This is a group for all those with an interest in Early Modern history (roughly from 1500-1800, …more
49 members,
last active 4 years ago
- for discussion, questions, criticism of any of the 11 volumes by Will & Ariel Durant…more
3 members,
last active 10 years ago
This is a group to discuss books about the ancient, New Testament concept of ekklesia, based on …more
2 members,
last active 8 years ago
