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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Been researching... posted by andy evans on September 21, 2014 at 14:58:36:
The idea of "The California Dream" or the "New American Dream" seems to line up perfectly with the dream of Providence and/or the doctrines and beliefs of Calvinists.
Calvinists believed in the doctrine of "predestination". In other words, if you were doing well it was because you were a member of "the elect". But, according to Max Weber, it was thought that one of the proofs of having been elected was *wealth* - typically gained through an ambitious work ethic. The idea that earned (or captured) wealth was proof of divine favor may have been present in the American consciousness from the earliest days. This could be one reason why "the simple working man" became such a respected figure in the American landscape, I believe.
One's taste in music might have had little to do with one's spiritual status, however...
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