Annie, Dear Annie

 Dear Anne Hutchinson,
I loved this idea of "The Second Great Awakening" being novel because it encouraged a search for an individual god, an individual outlook on religion and spirituality.  All I can think of is you dear... Is it not a bit weird that looking at the Puritans, in their "individualistic" outlook, you were exiled and scorned until your own gender is taken from you, and you're seen as unwomanly?
Now fast forward to the 1780-1830s or so, and you get this idea of individualistic impulses being good for a development of a religious culture.  I'm so sorry Anne, that it took you so long to be validated despite the fact that these ideas of challenging the government weren't exactly new in your time either.  I'm sorry that this revolution was kinda forwarding your same ideas.  I'm sorry that ideas and ideals take such a long time to change.  I guess there's nothing much to say, other than self reliance is very important and I'm glad that you were able to see that. 
On a side note, I loved the idea of self reliance gaining a godly fervor.  Perfection.  Identities were so definitely being formed here.  You really did help to lead the way, methinks.
Anyway, hope you're doing well.  The weather has been nice.  The harvest looks good for this year.
XXOO,
Beth