HISB30H3 Lecture Notes - Half-Way Covenant, Headright, George Whitefield
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The middle ground and contrasting colonies at 1700. Stressed freedom of individual conscience on matters of faith. Critic of the church"s wealth; control people"s consciences; lose touch with message to poor. 1517 wittenberg fair sale of indulgences (priests would charge for a freedom of sin card kind of thing) Priests not needed to mediate relations with god, no need for indulgences. Doctrine of predestination: certain groups and individuals are predestined to go to heaven no matter their lifestyle; however one does not know if they are predetermined so it is best to perform good behavior. King henry 8th wants to divorce his wife. Prominent female merchant which questions the church"s authority. Cecilius calvert 2nd lord baltimore, given land grants by the catholic church. Vision was to create a refuge for catholics in britain. Act concerning religion 1649, following protestants being allowed to settle the area as well. Head-right system adopted in 1640"s, similar to that in virginia.
