Additionally, some of the colonists still preferred the old hierarchal and traditional style of religion; however, there was certain colonist that felt that as in their secular beliefs they were individuals before God as well, and were not dependent on the church (Schultz, 2009). This new style of Christianity was emotional allowing the view that Christ viewed everyone as contemporaries, despite status, and that if one was to work hard enough that they might reach heaven. The Great Awakening brought about an upsurge of churches in the colony, new denominations, religious schools, which in turn brought the coexistence of faith in God and the belief of science (Schultz, 2014). Consequently, the last important change due to the Awakening was that it questioned established religious convictions, and if you can question religion than it was a small step to question British authority. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening set the stage for the free thinking necessary for the
Additionally, some of the colonists still preferred the old hierarchal and traditional style of religion; however, there was certain colonist that felt that as in their secular beliefs they were individuals before God as well, and were not dependent on the church (Schultz, 2009). This new style of Christianity was emotional allowing the view that Christ viewed everyone as contemporaries, despite status, and that if one was to work hard enough that they might reach heaven. The Great Awakening brought about an upsurge of churches in the colony, new denominations, religious schools, which in turn brought the coexistence of faith in God and the belief of science (Schultz, 2014). Consequently, the last important change due to the Awakening was that it questioned established religious convictions, and if you can question religion than it was a small step to question British authority. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening set the stage for the free thinking necessary for the