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The theologian, ethicist, and commentator is known for his work surrounding the intersection of religion, politics, and public policy.
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A prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, he served as the first bishop and archbishop in the United States.
The restorationist minister founded what is now known as the Bible Student movement.
The Presbyterian minister led the Second Great Awakening in the United States, and is widely regarded as the Father of Modern Revivalism.
The minister, educator, and writer is one of America’s most influential black leaders.
The prelate of the Catholic Church is known for his work in defense of labor rights and helping convince Pope Leo XIII to give his consent to labor unions.
The founder of the first American congregation of religious sisters, the Sisters of Charity, Seton was the first native-born American to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
The activist founded the American Atheists in the 1960s. She is the behind the Murray v. Curlett lawsuit, which led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling that ended official Bible-reading in public schools. She was murdered in Texas in 1995.
The journalist and Catholic convert gained fame as a social worker following her conversion, and became a leading figure in the Catholic Worker Movement.
The Catholic Church archbishop is best known for his work on television and radio.
The Puritan minister, English Reformed theologian, and Reformed Baptist founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He's known for his advocacy for religious freedom, separation of church and state, and fair dealings with Native Americans. He is also known for being one of the first American abolitionists.
A Puritan leader, Hutchinson is known for her participation in the Antinomian Controversy, which was a religious and political controversy that shook the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1638.
One of America’s undeniable facts is how influenced its history has been by Christianity. Some of the country’s most influential leaders have been guided by faith. In this gallery, here are some of America’s most important religious figures.
Most influential religious figures in US history
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One of America’s undeniable facts is how influenced its history has been by Christianity. Some of the country’s most influential leaders have been guided by faith. In this gallery, here are some of America’s most important religious figures.