"Moravians and the American Revolution"

In general terms, the Moravian experience during the American Revolution is pretty well known. But as historians consider the specifics of various congregations, different Moravian leaders, as well as the varying degrees of revolutionary sentiments among North American “patriots,” the complexities become apparent. (I have been researching the contours of Moravian pacifism for about a year now, approaching the subject from a theological approach.) Recently, Scott Gordon (Lehigh University) gave a wonderful lecture on “Moravians and the American Revolution.” Gordon’s lecture was well-researched, nuanced and provided a specific window into Moravian experiences from three difference congregational perspectives. Paul Peucker, Moravian archivist in Bethlehem (PA), has posted a podcast of the lecture and you can give it a listen here.