History 109 Essay Assignment Prompt quot;War, Peace, and Religious Renewalquot; Beginning in the 1940s through the 1960s both the nation and its

History 109

Essay Assignment Prompt

"War, Peace, and Religious Renewal"

Beginning in the 1940s through the 1960s both the nation and its religious institutions endured the trials of war and the fears of fascism and communism. Churches across the nation found themselves tested by brutal revelations of humanity's inhumanity, by awesome new technological powers of destruction, and by temptation to become instruments or pawns in the Cold War. Amid the darkness, however, signs of renewal and resurgence could be seen - from Billy Graham crusades to the expansion of churches throughout the postwar suburbs.

Thinking on this theme, research a specific instance of Christian renewal and revival amidst this growing anti-Christian sentiment (post-WWII through 1969) and construct an essay using at least 3 sources to support your argument, and expound on them.

Example:        Following the attack on Pearl Harbor over 8000 ministers served as chaplains in WWII, praying, teaching, and counseling our soldiers in the heat of battle.

Example:        In 1952, Dutch Reform pastor, Norman Vincent Peale's book The Power of Positive Thinking, broke nearly all records for non-fiction book sales.

Example:        Since 1946 Youth for Christian has reached out to young people around the globe.

Example:        Dwight D. Eisenhower

Example:        C.S. Lewis

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