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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

Greatness Of Christianity
William Bradford
Chaplains
Heresy
Conscientious Objectors
Jefferson Bible
William Williams
Baptists
Presbyterians
Taxpayer Support Of Religion
Congregational
Presidential Addresses
Indians
Church Of England
American Independence
Clergy Holding Office
New Plymouth
Washington'S Religious Beliefs
Ratification
Religious Tolerance

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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

Plain Truth or Serious Considerations On the Present State o

A Tradesman of Philadelphia," Franklin waded into a vexing religious/political dilemma of his time. Pennsylvania was controlled...

Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson

Silence Dogood No 9

Franklin was just 16 when he wrote this attack on religious hypocrites, using his alias "Silence Dogood." He later recalled...

Letter from George Washington to John Rogers

Washington supports the distribution of Bibles to the troops.

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...

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