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US: 250 Years Later – Part 60: God

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In 1776, God was woven directly into America’s understanding of itself. Faith shaped public life, political language, personal identity, and the belief that history itself unfolded under divine guidance. Two hundred and fifty years later, spirituality exists within a far more diverse landscape of religions, personal practices, philosophies, and private reflections. This letter follows America’s changing relationship with God and asks whether the deepest human search has ever truly changed… or simply found new languages through which to speak.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 21: Church and State/Religious Freedom

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In 1776, church and state were deeply intertwined across much of America. Religion shaped laws, taxes, politics, and public identity, while dissent often carried real consequences. Two hundred and fifty years later, America remains engaged in one of its longest arguments: how to protect both freedom of religion and freedom from coercion. This letter follows the evolution of religious liberty and asks what true pluralism actually requires.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 20: Church

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In 1776, church was not merely a place people attended. It was atmosphere itself, shaping time, politics, morality, and community even among people who never formally joined congregations. Two hundred and fifty years later, church exists in sanctuaries, livestreams, podcasts, storefronts, and digital spaces, still asking ancient questions about meaning, belonging, and hope in an increasingly fragmented world.

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