Religion has been a primary belief presented throughout American history. The belief is represented in Patrick Henry's “Speech to the Virginia Convention” and Troy Duffy’s film, The Boondock Saints. Henry wanted to demonstrate that going to war with the British would be what is best for the country and does not go against their religion. The Boondock Saints shows that one can do anything as long as their religion allows it. Although the “Speech to the Virginia Convention” and The Boondock Saints are from different time periods, both pieces represent the idea of religion.
Patrick Henry gives a speech convincing others to go to war by bringing religion into it. “And fulfill the greatest responsibility which we hold to god” (83). Patrick Henry uses religion as an excuse to go to war with Great Britain. He tells others in the conference room that God left is as their responsibility and that they need to take up that responsibility. God holds the men responsible, that they need to go to war because he wants them to. Henry continues to find a way to bring God into his speech. “If we make …show more content…
“It is your evil that will be sought by us… And we will send you to whatever god you wish” (The Boondock Saints). Their religion allows them to get rid of all of the evil in the world. Wrongdoers get sent to whichever god they please, it does not matter what their religion is. It is in the saints religion to dispose of any type of corrupt sinners that are still living. Before killing anyone, the saints say a prayer. “And shepards we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand” (The Boondock Saints). Before the saints kill anyone, their religion requires them to say a prayer. By reciting the prayer they believe that God is putting the responsibility into their hands. The saints believe that God is commanding them, using them as a tool of vengeance for all that is
Patrick Henry gives a speech convincing others to go to war by bringing religion into it. “And fulfill the greatest responsibility which we hold to god” (83). Patrick Henry uses religion as an excuse to go to war with Great Britain. He tells others in the conference room that God left is as their responsibility and that they need to take up that responsibility. God holds the men responsible, that they need to go to war because he wants them to. Henry continues to find a way to bring God into his speech. “If we make …show more content…
“It is your evil that will be sought by us… And we will send you to whatever god you wish” (The Boondock Saints). Their religion allows them to get rid of all of the evil in the world. Wrongdoers get sent to whichever god they please, it does not matter what their religion is. It is in the saints religion to dispose of any type of corrupt sinners that are still living. Before killing anyone, the saints say a prayer. “And shepards we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand” (The Boondock Saints). Before the saints kill anyone, their religion requires them to say a prayer. By reciting the prayer they believe that God is putting the responsibility into their hands. The saints believe that God is commanding them, using them as a tool of vengeance for all that is