The Christian Factors In The Declaration Of Independence And Its Impacts On American Society

As the Founding document in America’s History, Declaration of Independence had greatindependences to win the War of Independence, the U.S. Constitution as well as the generation of twohundred years of profound changes of significance in American society, but it is not well known about itcontains elements of Christianity.In the colonial period of North America, since the British colonists began to build ports in NorthAmerica, the colonists themselves profess Christianity was introduced into North America, the thirteencolonies are generally subject to the influence of the Christian faith, the establishment of different types ofchurch-state mode, the people of the North American colonies Christianity has been a profound impact onthe concept. The Great Awakening of the1720s began more as the flag is lit revivalist religious fervor ofthe people of North America, the people changed the concept of growing religious indifference, to promotethe launch of the North American War of Independence improved and social conditions, so that the peopleof North America more profoundly Christian idea of religiosity also affects all levels of society, theexistence of the Christian elements Declaration of Independence provided the ideological support. EarlyNorth American higher education also by a profound impact on the Christian elements, and the Declarationof Independence as drafted and signed by the social elite of highly educated, their ideas will inevitably beaffected by the Christian concept. Generated in such a social environment Declaration of Independencetake a deep imprint of its time all Christian elements, reflecting the Christian concept of natural rightscontained herein, factors such as the right to equality and liberty.After the Declaration of Independence was announced, not only laid the foundation for the foundingof the United States, but also promoted the progress of American society. It is the victory of the War ofIndependence, the Constitution of the formulation, Emancipation Proclamation was promulgated and theblack civil rights movement can be seen by its enormous influence. Therefore, the Christian factors in theDeclaration of Independence have a significant impact not only for research to explore the Christianposition in the development of American society, but also can enhance people fully appreciate the positionof religion in American society, more profound understanding of American society.