Washington University in St. Louis: Pulpit and the Patriot - How Religion Fueled the American Revolution
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 20 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news:
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The pulpit and the patriot: How religion fueled the American Revolution
By Sara Savat
In the quiet, sleepy town of Bethlehem, Conn., during the mid-18th century, the rhythms of life were dictated by farming, trade and the local Congregational Church. The townspeople were deeply loyal to Great Britain, grateful for the protection of the crown agai . . .
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The pulpit and the patriot: How religion fueled the American Revolution
By Sara Savat
In the quiet, sleepy town of Bethlehem, Conn., during the mid-18th century, the rhythms of life were dictated by farming, trade and the local Congregational Church. The townspeople were deeply loyal to Great Britain, grateful for the protection of the crown agai . . .