A number of "Tories" did not do so because they felt the revolution
was wrong but because of religious teaching.
Henry Melchior Muhlenburg was the father of a number of active
members of the revolution. (father of Peter and Frederick both
active participants)
He felt that they were going against the God ordained leaders
provided the colonists. In those days this was a very strong and
committed belief held by many religious types. He was upset that his
sons forsook the church as he saw it and served the rebellious
continental army. He did however stay and supported the government
when the revolution was over. He is considered the father of the
American Lutheran Movement.
It is very difficult to project 20th-21st century ideals on 18th
century situations. Culture, Society and values have changed.
Stewart
At 07:58 AM 2/9/2009, you wrote:
Again, I was referring to contemporary usage of the terms liberal
and conservative. If you looked at the link I gave, you will see
that today the term liberal usually refers to Modern Liberal as
described there.
I cannot think of any modern conservatives who would side with the
Tories. Modern conservatives are more attuned to the original
principles of the Constitution (think Judge Scalia).
Rev. Stewart A. Marshall
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Ozark, AL SL 82
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