The "optimistic" message of the Second Great Awakening was that individuals had the power to experience a personal spiritual transformation and achieve salvation through repentance, faith in God, and active participation in religious revival activities. It emphasized the idea that people could choose to live a moral and righteous life, and that through spiritual awakening and revival, society as a whole could experience moral renewal and work towards creating a more just and equitable society. The movement also encouraged individuals to take personal responsibility for their actions and to strive for a closer relationship with God.
