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100 1 _aGannett, Ezra S.
_q(Ezra Stiles),
_d1801-1871
245 1 4 _aThe Religion of Politics :
_bA Sermon Delivered Before His Excellency John Davis, Governor, His Honor George Hull, Lieutenant Governor, The Honorable Council, And The Legislature Of Massachusetts, At The Annual Election, January 5, 1842.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-03
508 _aProduced by Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Religion of Politics" by Ezra S. Gannett is a sermon delivered in early 19th century America, specifically in 1842. This work falls under the category of religious discourse and the analysis of political ethics. The sermon addresses the intertwining of religion and politics, arguing for the essential role of religious principles guiding political action among both citizens and governmental leaders. In this sermon, Gannett elaborates on the necessity for individuals engaged in political life to apply their religious convictions to their civic duties. He asserts that morality and political action should not be separate; rather, they must be harmonized so that each citizen acts with integrity, love, and a sense of responsibility before God. Throughout the text, Gannett explores the implications of faith in public service, emphasizing that true patriotism must be grounded in virtue and accountability. He calls for a political climate where decisions reflect moral consciousness and respect for every individual's rights and dignity, ultimately unifying religious observance and political engagement as vital to the nation's integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aElection sermons -- Massachusetts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31490
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