The priesthood of the believers : the growth of congregationalism -- Power to the people : the origin of democratic and federal government -- Countervailing government : the separation, balance, and limitation of the powers that be -- Three pillars : the development of natural rights, common law, and mixed government -- The Protestant work ethic : the origin of capitalism and the use of money -- Manifest destiny : the march toward the future -- The noble lie : the growth of toleration, pluralism, and separation