The American Southern Baptist Convention In The Civil War

The American Civil War(1861-1865) was one of the most significant events in the History of the United States.The abolition of slavery,owing to the war,blazed a trail for its economic progress.On the one hand,the emancipated Negroes could change into the hired labor force in the industrial revolution;on the other hand,the elevation of Negro's status and income would accelerate the consumption level of the home market of America.This paved the way for America's leaping to the first place in the world in the end of the 19^th century.The significant reason for the breakout of the Civil War is the conflict of interest between the North and South caused by slavery.There are,however,many other reasons that lead to this historical event,such as the long-lasting conflict and interrelation between the moral nature of the ideal religious belief,and the immorality of the slavery in existence.The highlight of this thesis is the analysis of the relationship between the American Southern Baptist Convention and the Civil War,or a cultural perspective on the war.Before the war,the Convention actively participated in religious debates and made great efforts to rescue Negros.During the war,they sent out priests and volunteers to contribute in not only the religious faith of the army men,but medical aids for the wounded.After the war,the Convention took great pains disseminating evangelism through all kinds of means,helping to establish black churches,and doing missionary work in Western America and abroad,all of which resulted in its fast growth into the Protestant sect that hold the most disciples in number.The conclusion of the thesis summarizes the significance of the investigation into the religious elements of the Civil War and the development of the American Southern Baptist Convention.This thesis attempts to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between religion and American society through the analysis of the evolution of the American Southern Baptist Convention throughout the centuries.