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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

Presbyterianism
Nature Of Man
Northwest Territory
George Washington
Colonies
Patriots
Epitaphs
Memorial And Remonstrance
Nature Of God
Washington's Religious Beliefs
Plymouth
Silence Dogood
Clergy
Puritans
Repentance
Salvation
John Cotton
Promoting Morality
Colonial
Declaration Of Independence

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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 February 13 1756

Adams doesn't think much of the idea that Christ wiped away the sins of others.

Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams

Grieving over the death of his mother, Adams offers an extraordinary reflection on God, life and the afterlife

George Washington Proclamation A National Thanksgiving

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

George Washingtons Resignation Address to the Continental Co

Letter from George Washington to the General Assembly of Pres

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