The Rise and Fall of Christian Civilization in the Modern World

In this compelling narrative, discover how Christianity-particularly through Puritanism-shaped the foundations of modern Western democracy, only to see its influence dramatically transformed by the forces of secularization.This accessible yet profound work The Rise and Fall of Christian Civilization in the Modern World traces two pivotal movements that defined our modern world: the rise of Puritan ideals that birthed concepts of liberty, equality, and democracy, and the subsequent emergence of secular society that challenged religious authority. From the democratic principles of early Puritan churches to the development of social contract theory, from revolutionary movements to the rise of the secular state, this book illuminates how religious and anti-religious forces shaped our current cultural landscape.The author masterfully weaves together historical events, theological developments, and philosophical shifts that transformed Western civilization-from the Protestant Reformation to