By 1850,the traditional Protestant denominations in America

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By 1850, the traditional Protestant denominations in America had lost much of their austere Calvinist rigor. This can be seen in the rise of the Second Great Awakening, which emphasized emotions and personal experience over strict doctrine and theology. Many denominations also began to adopt more liberal positions on social issues such as temperance and abolition, further departing from traditional Calvinist beliefs.

By 1850,the Traditional Protestant Denominations in America