Baptists and the American Civil War: July 1, 1864

As key battles continue in Virginia and Georgia, the news this day emanates from the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Yesterday Secretary of Treasury Salmon P. Chase submitted his resignation … for perhaps the dozenth time. But whereas President Abraham Lincoln had in previous instances rejected Chase’ resignation, yesterday the president, to the surprise…

Baptists and the American Civil War: December 9, 1863

The Civil War has resulted in increased religious sentiment, both South and North. Within the United States, the surge or religiosity takes form, partly, in a movement to place a tribute to God on U.S. coinage. Peculiarly, the request to the government that initiated the move toward recognizing God on coinage began with a Baptist…

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