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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

Epitaphs
Episcopalians
Jefferson Bible
Jefferson'S Religious Beliefs
Taxpayer Support Of Religion
Bill Of Rights
William Williams
Plymouth
Corruptions Of Christianity
Andrew White
Indians
Pilgrims
Unitarians
Afterlife
Corruption Of Christianity
Washington'S Religious Beliefs
Delaware
Protestant
Massachusetts
Masschusetts

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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

Articles of Confederation

This is the charter that organized the new nation prior to the ratification of the Constitution. Note the final paragraph....

Genuine Information XII

Although some praised the Constitution for banning religious tests for public office, others feared that it would lead to Pagans,...

The Rights of the Colonists

The Patriot leader here argues for religious liberty for all, except Catholics.

Message from the Continental Congress to the People of Great

Congress virulently attacked Great Britain's Quebec Act, which gave religious freedom to Catholics In Canada. The Continental...

Diary Entry of Christopher Columbus

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