{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66fb968b13b87f41275ee4bd/67771908598149a3f9b417ad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Cultural History of The United States - Ep. 9","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66fb968b13b87f41275ee4bd/1736917257590-319e6379-3099-4e1b-9bba-9e23cc8c5d80.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>LECTURE 5 - AMERICAN CALVINISM</strong></p><p>In this lecture I explore the deep and abiding influence of Calvinism on the American cultural outlook. Whether Christian or not, Americans believe in purity, the centrality of moral judgements, visible signs of success and more. These attitudes are rarely traced back to their true origin - the specific beliefs and social forms developed by John Calvin. America is a Calvinist country par excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/wescecil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign-up for&nbsp;Wes’s PATREON</a>&nbsp;to get your questions answered by Wes!</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, gain access to course materials, reading lists, bonus lectures, and Wes’s weekly diaries from France. Only $2 / month.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Wes Cecil"}