The Birth of Freedom Video Bible Study by The Acton Institute

The Birth of Freedom Video Bible Study by The Acton Institute

Season 1
Secular elites have long dictated the way we assess Western history. They have convinced many that the West is free and prosperous in spite of our Christian heritage. The Birth of Freedom, a seven-session video-based study, shows the biblical roots of the concept of freedom and debunks the notion that Christianity held back the development of Western civilization. Study guide sold separately.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 1 "A Civilization without Slaves"

    September 3, 2010
    13min
    7+
    In Session 1, "A Civilization without Slaves," you will learn how Christian ideas in the Middle Ages began to influence every part of society. Study guide sold separately.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 2 "The Quest for Political Freedom"

    September 3, 2010
    16min
    7+
    In Session 2, "The Quest for Political Freedom," you will learn of historically significant events of the Christian church such as the rebuking of Theodosius and the Magna Carta.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 3 "The Myth of the Dark Ages"

    September 3, 2010
    8min
    7+
    In Session 3, "The Myth of the Dark Ages," you will learn why the Dark Ages were not what they now seem and how Christianity played a key role in moving medieval Europe forward.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 4 "Pilgrims' Progress"

    September 3, 2010
    10min
    7+
    In Session 4, "Pilgrims' Progress," you will learn of the many biblical influences of early America, the Declaration of Independence, and the system of checks and balances in the U.S.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 5 "The Abolitionists"

    September 3, 2010
    10min
    7+
    In Session 5, "The Abolitionists," you will learn about the key players in the fight against slavery and the beliefs that underscored their passion for freedom.
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  6. S1 E6 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 6 "A Tale of Two Revolutions"

    September 3, 2010
    12min
    7+
    In Session 6, "A Tale of Two Revolutions," you will learn the outcomes of a world that wants nothing to do with God and look at the U.S. today as compared to its Christian roots.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Birth of Freedom, Session 7 "Relativism vs. Religion"

    September 3, 2010
    11min
    7+
    In Session 7, "Relativism vs. Religion," you will learn why moral relativism in and of itself does not work and humanity without God can do some good, but it will never lead to widespread freedom.
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