The Great Awakenings · US History

Charles Grandison Finney is often called the 'Father of Modern Revivalism' because he introduced:

  1. The exclusive and traditional use of Latin-only religious services
  2. A strict requirement that all church members be wealthy
  3. The belief that the entire Bible was a historical myth
  4. The 'anxious bench' and other emotional conversion techniques
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Correct answer: The 'anxious bench' and other emotional conversion techniques

Finney utilized 'New Measures,' such as calling out sinners by name and providing a specific seat for those considering conversion. These techniques were designed to heighten emotional tension and pressure individuals into making a public commitment to faith.

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