You will respond to the following lecture on the rise of secularism in the nineteenth century:
The lecture will discuss the disestablishment of state churches in the nineteenth century and the ensuing separation of state and church. This, in turn, leads to the recategorization of religion as a public structure to a private structure, and this brings about ideological transformation in the role religion plays in society. Consider, in particular, how this shifting attitude towards religion might have impacted the public in response to Eunice Chapman’s case in The Great Divorce. How can the controversy over Shaker society be contextualized in light of these paradigm shifts taking place regarding the role of religion in the state?
Your reflection should cite the book (with chapter or page number) and the video (with timestamp) at least once for each source.