How Did the Colonists Justify Their Protests and Ultimate Rebellion

question 117

Essay

How did the colonists justify their protests and ultimate rebellion? What sources did they call on? What philosophies were influential? How was the language of freedom and liberty used?

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Definitions:

Pantheism

A belief system that equates God with the universe and everything in it, considering the universe and nature as an embodiment of divinity.

Believe in God

The faith or conviction in the existence of a deity or deities, typically involving aspects of worship, reverence, and moral guidance.

Problem of Evil

The Problem of Evil is a philosophical dilemma questioning how to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering with the belief in a benevolent and omnipotent God.

Nonmoral Evil

Harm or suffering that occurs without the involvement of human will or actions and is not considered a result of moral wrongdoing.