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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

Calvin
Heaven
Christian America
Madison'S Religious Beliefs
Franklin's Religious Beliefs
Oaths
Christian Nation
Great Britain
Charles Pinkney
South Carolina
Pluralism
Pacifism
First Amendment
George Whitefield
Indians
Memorial And Remonstrance
Clergy
Andrew White
Massachusetts
John Locke

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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

The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 on Power of Sta

During the debate about the balance of powers between states and the federal government, James Madison argued for less state...

Congressional Prayer Proclamation 1779

With the war grinding on In to Its fourth year, this Congressional prayer proclamation evoked a somber tone about the "calamitous"...

Letter from George Washington to John Rogers

Washington supports the distribution of Bibles to the troops.

Sixth Annual Message of George Washington

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

Diary Entry of Christopher Columbus

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