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When capitalism took root in the 18th century, religion exercised a strong influence within a rigid social structure. The principles of the new economic system coincided in large measure with those of religious faith. Free enterprise demanded sacrifice and delayed satisfaction in order to build savings as a source of...
Despite the common heritage, the Reorganized Saints say they are not Mormons. Wallace B. Smith, 51, the fifth direct descendant of the prophet to be president, says the Utah Mormons developed "a whole new theology, which is not orthodox Christianity." The basic disagreements are the Mormon beliefs that Father, Son...
The Protestant right gets down to political fundamentals
Religion in politics is no novelty in America. Hardly an eyebrow was raised when the national head of Reform Judaism endorsed Senator Kennedy even before the primaries. But Protestant Evangelicals have generally judged politics to be the devil's playground. This year they are plunging in, too, borrowing methods...
But the recall of Calvin does not mean remorse among the Genevans. The city, despite its placid lakeshore site, is a grim spot enlivened mainly by nocturnal vices: gambling, drinking, whoring. In one notorious district there is a tavern for every three dwellings. Though he cherishes his own ration of...