The Genevan Reformation and the American Founding

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The study explores the profound influence of Calvinism on the American founders, highlighting how its emphasis on the fallibility of human rulers shaped their vision of limited government. Hall contends that this religious framework significantly contributed to the American philosophy prioritizing political freedom. By challenging contemporary skepticism about religion's role in political thought, the work illustrates how religious teachings have fostered progressive ideals like democracy and individual liberty in the United States.