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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

Adams-Jefferson Letters
Catholic Church
Rhode Island
Massachusetts Court
John Adams
Delaware
North Carolina
Great Britian
Presidential Addresses
Unitarians
France
Heresy
First Amendment
Taxpayer Support Of Religion
Afterlife
Masons
Jesus Christ
Pennsylvania
Establishments
Puritans

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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

Detached Memoranda

In 1946, this amazing document was found in the files of Madison's earliest biographer. explaining his views on a wide variety...

Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson

This is the cover letter that Madison wrote when he sent Thomas Jefferson, his "Memorial and Remonstrance," which would become...

A Letter Concerning Toleration

The Founding Fathers were influenced by the writings of English philosopher John Locke.

George Washingtons Resignation Address to the Continental Co

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