More more Calvin and Chosen Nation Legacy

Today we talked about Calvin (just a little bit more, of course). We also moved to puritanism and covenantal theology, and discussed how it began to take shape in the early years of the continental United States. The Chosen Nation Legacy--also called "manifest destiny" by folks like the historian Turner--was a means by which folks legitimated their right to land, title, etc. simply by referring to its covenantal provision by God. This particular legacy, however, is certainly a powerful symbol in many different spheres of life--especially politics and culture.