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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

Taxpayer Support Of Religion
Condolences
Toleration
Protestant
Canada
Church Of England
First Amendment
God'S Support Of America
Presidential Addresses
Chaplains
Heresy
Quebec Act
Pacifism
Calvin
Salvation
William Strachey
Madison's Religious Beliefs
Catholic Church
Jesus Christ
Oaths

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“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

The Jefferson Bible The Life Morals of Jesus of Nazareth

The Body of Liberties of the Massachusets Collonie in New En

Excerpts of the early Puritan laws related to religion

Virginia Ratifying Convention

In the Virginia convention called to consider ratification of the Constitution, opponents such as Patrick Henry argued that the...

Federal Veto of State Laws on Religion House Debate

Few people remember that James Madison wanted to give Congress the ability to veto state laws that harmed religious freedom....

George Washington General Orders May 15 1776

Washington implements Congress order for a day of Thanksgiving and prayer.

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