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RELIGION ON THE FRONTIER Kentucky Revival of 1800. Misconception: East. sees West. as sinners.They believed if West grew up Godless that the nation would be lead to destruction. 2 avoid this pious folk saved funds for “home missionary” societes that paid the parsons travel westward Reality: Rel. offered a a better future, an emotion outlet, and encourage social gatherings between neighbors. James McGready: Scotch/Irishman born on Pennsylvania frontier who was a God-fearing youth. He is sent to a private school managed by a minsister where he is licensed to preach. *product of western Presbyterianism. -Presbyterian and Congregational bodies main rel. in New England • Both believe in predestination. Those destined to be damned could be converted during their lifetimes • Raised colleges such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton to train ministers by 1800.Ministers gave 2 hr. sermons and wrote books on theology -Westerners Presbyterian by name however that type rel.