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The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom is a statement about both freedom of conscience and the principle of separation of church and state. ... To Jefferson, "Nature's God," who is undeniably visible in the workings of the universe, gives man the freedom to choose his religious beliefs.
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The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom is a statement about both freedom of conscience and the principle of separation of church and state. Written by Thomas Jefferson and passed by the Virginia General Assembly on January 16, 1786, it is the forerunner of the first amendment protections for religious freedom. Divided into three paragraphs, the statute is rooted in Jefferson's philosophy. It could be passed in Virginia because Dissenting sects there (particularly Baptists, Presbyterians, and Methodists) had petitioned strongly during the preceding decade for religious liberty, including the separation of church and state.
Jefferson had argued in the Declaration of Independence that "the laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle [man]…." The first paragraph of the religious statute proclaims one of those entitlements, freedom of thought. To Jefferson, "Nature's God," who is undeniably visible in the workings of the universe, gives man the freedom to choose his religious beliefs. This is the divinity whom deists of the time accepted—a God who created the world and is the final judge of man, but who does not intervene in the affairs of man. This God who gives man the freedom to believe or not to believe is also the God of the Christian sects.
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Benjamin Franklin believes that there should be unity
between the states in the US. He believes that if there is unity in the states
as well as to be able to work with Great Britain in defeating the French and
India in war.
(a) The 1920s and the 1950s were a completely different era. Whereas the 1920s saw the great depression shock the US, the 1950s was a time of renewed confidence and optimism.
However, in both these times, the Mass Media played a huge role in shaping public opinion and driving the nation through the decade.
(b) The biggest difference was that of the medium of media. While back in 1920 Radios and silent movies played a major role, the 1950s saw the emergence of Television in everyone's home. Video became a powerful medium
(c) In the 1920s' during the great depression, the media played a historical role in inciting hatred and blaming others for the depression. Many radio stars openly called the depression a result of Jews, while others targeted immigrants. This shaped American cultural life for the coming decade.
In the 1950's, the Media and Television news, played a constructive role, promoting American freedoms, optimism and opportunities.
