PHILANTHROPY, HISTORY, AND FREEMASONS

Abstract

This article aims to analyze in more detail the role of evangelism throughout US history, especially during the revolution. In this article, which aim to provide an overview of the intersection of history, religion and philanthropy in the United States, the case study design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The data of the research were analyzed using descriptive analysis technique. The data obtained in the descriptive analysis technique are summarized and interpreted according to predetermined themes. As a result of the research give an overview of the United State’s history as illustrated by Tocqueville. It was elaborated on the role of religion in establishing the new country that had been colonized by Britain which in turn committed genocides against Indigenous peoples. In addition, it was emphasized that some prominent figures who signed the Declaration of Independence in the USA were members of the Freemasonry fraternity, which raised questions about the course of politics in the country. Besides these discussed the role of Freemasons in philanthropy in the US and some opposing views that see otherwise. It was shown how the society appeared as a religious society but later turned into a secular one, connected by many to conspiracy theories