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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

Carolina
Corruption Of Christianity
Revolutionary War
Delaware Congress
Isaac Backus
Benjamin Rush
US Government
Congregational
Salvation
Anne Hutchinson
Pacifism
Great Britain
Taxpayer Support Of Religion
Conscientious Objectors
Establishment
Indians
Criticism Of Clergy
Vermont
Chaplains
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

Maryland Constitution of 1776 Declaration of Rights

The Constitution provided religious freedom for Christians; allowed for taxes to pay for church contruction, clergy salaries...

Letter from John Cotton to Lord Say and Sele

Trial of Anne Hutchinson

Anne Hutchinson was a reputable Boston matron who began holding meetings after church to discuss the day's sermons or the Bible....

Thomas Jeffersons Draft Declaration of Independence

Jefferson's draft Included a passage blaming the King of England for the slave trade. To heighten the critique, he points out...

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to an Atheist

Frankln here tries to dissuade an atheist from writing an article attacking religion. Franklin makes the argument that while...

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