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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

Religious Freedom
Canada
Free Market Of Religion
Locke
Pacifism
Adams's Religious Beliefs
Separation Of Church And State
Washington'S Religious Beliefs
Colonies
Religious Persecution
Abigail Adams
Ratification
Oaths
Establishments
Christopher Columbus
Value Of Religion
Benjamin Rush
Massachusetts
Clergy Holding Office
Promoting Morality

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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

Declaration and Resolves

In describing the colonies' grievances, the Continental Congress cited the Quebec Act, which gave religious freedom to Catholics...

Letter from George Washington to John Rogers

Washington supports the distribution of Bibles to the troops.

Letter from George Washington to George Washington Snyder

George Washington General Orders May 15 1776

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

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

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