Colonists were becoming less religious...the ideas of the Enlightenment appealed to them because it minimized God as a divine force and maximized human thinking and science.
Colonists were becoming less religious...the ideas of the Enlightenment appealed to them because it minimized God as a divine force and maximized human thinking and science.
Colonists were becoming less religious...the ideas of the Enlightenment appealed to them because it minimized God as a divine force and maximized human thinking and science.
It might be considered a peaceful philosophy because of their way to reaching enlightenment. It might appeal to people because it makes sense. What I mean by that is it makes sense to want to reach enlightenment and have your soul become one with the universe. Compared to Hinduism where the ultimate goal is to unite with Brahman. In NO way was I trying to insult Hinduism. I personally am a Christian so I do not believe in these religions but was highly educated in them.
It might be considered a peaceful philosophy because of their way to reaching enlightenment. It might appeal to people because it makes sense. What I mean by that is it makes sense to want to reach enlightenment and have your soul become one with the universe. Compared to Hinduism where the ultimate goal is to unite with Brahman. In NO way was I trying to insult Hinduism. I personally am a Christian so I do not believe in these religions but was highly educated in them.
The Enlightenment ideals, such as reason, liberty, and equality, appealed to colonists because they challenged traditional authority and emphasized individual rights and freedoms. Colonists saw these ideals as a way to justify their desire for self-governance and independence from British rule. The Enlightenment also promoted scientific and rational thinking, which resonated with colonists seeking to break free from old beliefs and superstitions.
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If you specified a country, a time period, and narrowed down which colonist you were asking about, you might have a better chance at getting an answer.
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