Episode

God in America: Three: A Nation Reborn

As slavery splits the nation, abolitionists and slaveholders find justification in the Bible. Frederick Douglass condemns Christianity; President Lincoln struggles to make sense of the war's carnage and the death of his young son. Lincoln, who previously had favored reason over revelation, embarks on a spiritual journey that transforms his ideas about God and the war's ultimate meaning.
Watch Full Episodes
Load More Full Episodes
Watch Previews
Load More Previews
Watch Video Segments
Load More Segments

Comments are closed.

providing support for thirteen.org

Socialize with FRONTLINE

About FRONTLINE

FRONTLINE explores and illuminates the critical issues of our times - from business and health to social issues, politics and war. Watch Tuesdays 9/8c.

Support Programs Like FRONTLINE

Donate to THIRTEEN




  • THIRTEEN explore

  • membership



©2013 WNET | All Rights Reserved.
825 Eighth Avenue | New York, NY 10019 | Visit WNET