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2019-04-09 2019-04-09

The Founding Faith Archive

Early documents on religious freedom and the spiritual beliefs of the Founding Fathers.

Authors

Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Isaac Backus

Topics

Separation Of Church And State
Patriots
Bible
Connecticut
American Independence
US Government
General Assessment
Memorial And Remonstrance
Condolences
Oaths
New Jersey
William Bradford
Jefferson'S Religious Beliefs
Locke
Persecution
Baptists
Colonial
Mayflower Passengers
Attacks On Jefferson
Madison'S Religious Beliefs

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Founding Faith

“If asked to recommend the best book on this controversial topic, I would choose Founding Faith.”

- Joseph Ellis, author of American CreationFounding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in America

Charter of the Colony of New Plymouth Granted to William Bra

Letter from George Washington to the Ancient York Masons of P

Charter of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Under the leadership of Roger Williams, Rhode Island moved toward religious freedom before the other colonies.

Letter from George Washington to George Washington Snyder

The Jefferson Bible The Life Morals of Jesus of Nazareth

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