Question

Deism was embraced by many people who adhered philosophically to Enlightenment thought. What is the primary characteristic of Deism?

A belief in an active God who logically creates a plan for each individual that can be discerned by humans through deductive reasoning and careful reading of the Bible.

A belief in a “watch maker” God who created the universe, but then allowed it to     work on the laws He created & these laws can be logically discerned by man.

A belief that God is dead or that God never existed – essentially an atheist stance.

An early phrase that today is understood as a synonym for Islam.

    

The Colonists correctly saw the Townshend Act of 1767, the Revenue Act of 1767, Quartering Act of 1765, and the Restraining Act of 1767 (all championed by Townshend) as signaling a change away from the Salutary Neglect Colonial Policies of the past. Collectively, what did these acts do that alarmed the Colonists:

Raised taxes by 50% - which would cause a massive landless proletariat

Called for the induction of 10,000 Colonists per year into the British military, by force if necessary, to impose martial law in Georgia.

Set up a stream of revenue for the salaries of royal governors and other imperial officials – making imperial officials independent of colonial assemblies – and created boards or courts that threatened the authority of Colonial political institutions.

Allowed the colonies to trade with any nation, ending British Mercantile policies.

    

One of the most significant aspects of the Great Awakening is its emphasis on pietism. Schweikart & Allen describe this as “evangelically active and liturgically lax.” (p. 97) What is pietism?

A stress on the ability of individuals to feel free to embrace worldly labors and activities because the piety or sinless nature of Christ paid for all sin for all time.

An emphasis on adhering to the Westminster Confession (creed) as a means of truly understanding the way of salvation.

An emphasis on a Christian’s personal relationship with God and the need to follow Him in action and deed as well as thought and emotion.

All of the above.

Answer 1

1)Deism

A belief in a “watch maker” God who created the universe, but then allowed it to     work on the laws He created & these laws can be logically discerned by man.

2) Townshed Act

Set up a stream of revenue for the salaries of royal governors and other imperial officials – making imperial officials independent of colonial assemblies – and created boards or courts that threatened the authority of Colonial political institutions.

3) Pietism

All of the above