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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

Benjamin Franklin
Patriots
Corruption Of Christianity
Religious Freedom
Joseph Priestley
Religious Test
Pennsylvania
Washington's Religious Beliefs
Jesus Christ
Colonial
Criticism Of Clergy
France
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Separation Of Church And State
Church Of England
William Williams
Christian Nation
Deism
Patrick Henry

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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.

Delaware Constitution of 1776

Article 22 of the Constitution required officeholders to swear belief in the Trinity and the "divine inspiration" of the Bible.

Washingtons Farewell Address 1796

In this famous address, he criticizes the spirit of faction that erupted among his colleagues. In terms of religion, the key...

The Jefferson Bible The Life Morals of Jesus of Nazareth

Letter from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams

Jefferson wrote this extraordinary condolence letter upon hearing of the death of John Adams' wife, Abigail.

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