In many ways religiously inspired progressives were both similar and different to other progressive reforms during this time period. To begin, while both reforms focused on improving society, those of religion believed it to be their job and the will of God. Also, like other reformers, they blamed the “evil of the country” at the fault of the men in power (elite corporations). Unlike other reformers, religious reformers, often women, also blamed the use of alcohol and made this a moral/political issue. To continue, religious inspired progressives viewed this era not only as a transformation in society but as a personal transformation. Therefore, they often put themselves out there to serve the needs of others and asked themselves “What would
