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THE EVER-CHANGING ERRAND
A Journey into American Religious History


From Tracts to Tweets: How Social Mediums Reshaped Religion, Politics, and the Propagation of Ideas
From candlelit readings to viral tweets, mediums change but the power of ideas endures. #GreatAwakening #SocialMedia"
Blake Hart
Feb 8, 20244 min read
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From Concord to Cyberspace: The Transcendentalist Spirit and the Transhumanist Project
In the early 19th century, a revolutionary movement emerged in the intellectual hotbed of New England. This movement transcended the...
Blake Hart
Jan 31, 20246 min read
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Disestablishment and Proliferation: The Ever-Changing Religious Landscape of the American Experiment
Disestablishment in the United States represents a critical juncture in the history of religion, setting the stage for a unique and vast...
Blake Hart
Jan 26, 20243 min read
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"I Have a Dream:" The Homiletical Mastery of MLK's Most Famous Speech and the Power of Religious Rhetoric in the Public Domain
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, amidst a sea of some 250,000 souls, stood a man poised to etch his words into the annals of time....
Blake Hart
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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The Two Days America Stood Without a President: Sabbath Observance and the Inaugurations of Zachary Taylor and Rutherford B. Hayes
In the annals of American history, two remarkable instances exist where the nation, albeit briefly, found itself without a sitting...
Blake Hart
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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A Seventeenth-Century Exodus: The Great Migration and Religious Diversity in Colonial New England
The seventeenth century marked a pivotal era in American history when waves of European settlers embarked on a journey to the New World...
Blake Hart
Jan 2, 20244 min read
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Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson, a figure central to the American narrative of liberty and democracy, was pivotal in advocating for religious freedom...
Blake Hart
Dec 27, 20235 min read
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The Heavens and Earth Declare His Glory: The Christmas Eve Message from Apollo 8
Explore Apollo 8's historic broadcast from Christmas Eve 1968, and what we can learn from it this Christmas.
Blake Hart
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Unwrapping Christmas: Tracing the History and Development of Christmas in America
COURTESY MIKE EARDLY/REMINISCE Amidst the glimmering lights, joyful carols, and cherished gatherings, Christmas in America weaves a...
Blake Hart
Dec 12, 20235 min read
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Welcome to "The Ever-Changing Errand!" Embarking on a Journey through American Religious History
Overview "The Ever-Changing Errand" is more than just a blog; it's an enlightening exploration into the intricate tapestry of American...
Blake Hart
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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