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How Religious Were the Founders?
We the People
Faith and Foundations: The Beliefs of the Founding Fathers
This chapter explores the diverse religious beliefs of America's Founding Fathers, highlighting figures like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin who leaned towards deism, while others maintained traditional Christian views. It discusses their shared principles of religious liberty, virtue in governance, and a moral law, which shaped the fundamental ideals of the Constitution. The chapter also examines the influence of individual beliefs, particularly that of John Dickinson, on their revolutionary actions and constitutional contributions.
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