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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

Value Of Religion
Rhode Island
Continental Congress
Science And Religion
Protestants
Jews
Anti-Federalists
Early Christianity
Promoting Morality
US Government
Vermont
New Hampshire
Clergy Holding Office
Jefferson'S Religious Beliefs
Great Britain
George Whitefield
Bible
American Independence
Clergy
Benjamin Franklin

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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

Diary of John Adams August 14 1796

Adams lays out the mechanics of why religion is particularly effective at promoting morality.

Sixth Annual Message of George Washington

In the final paragraph, Washington called upon Divine support for his policies opposing the Whiskey Rebellion.

George Washington Proclamation A National Thanksgiving

Washington went much farther than modern politicians in leading the country in prayer and praise of God.

Letter from James Madison to Reverend Jasper Adams

Declaration and Resolves

In describing the colonies' grievances, the Continental Congress cited the Quebec Act, which gave religious freedom to Catholics...

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