Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Bibles and Ballots

Last week we looked at a strain within American Protestantism who thought the traumas of urban-industrial life in places like Chicago necessitated religion adapt and be made new to remain relevant. This week, we're looking at another strain in American Protestantism who thought those same changes demanded religion hold on even stronger to its traditional beliefs. We'll be talking about a couple of different facets of American evangelicalism and fundamentalism, but none is more more visually entertaining than the animated preaching of Billy Sunday. Here are some of the few videos taken of the preacher before his death.





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