The Founding Fathers' Views on Organized Religion

Stories and quotes from early presidents, before catering to the religious was prevalent in U.S. politics.

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[ddean1987]

the religious right have destroyed this country and they continuously try to promote inequality, specifically targeting gays.

[LambLion777]

Hand written Book of George Washington April 1752:" My iniquities are multiplied and my sins are very great. I confess them, O Lord, with shame and sorrow, detestation and loathing and desire to be vile in my own eyes as I have rendered myself vile in Thine. I humbly beseech Thee to be merciful to me in the free pardon of my sins for the sake of Thy dear Son and only Savior Jesus Christ who came to call not the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Thou gavest Thy Son to die for me.”

[jaymthegenius]

" I think that abortion doctor got exactly what he deserved." Bin-Laden would have been proud.

[LambLion777]

@rbound827 Do you know how sacrid taking Communion is? If the President was under duress at that time and felt uneasy about taking Communion, so what. That is between him & God. Who is any of us to say, he should take communion everytime. He probably didn't take it one time or maybe, a few times and someone noticed. Wether of not George Washington kneeled in Church, ever thought about, his legs may have hurt or cramped up? Jesus said, pray in secret. I will not be his judge.

[LambLion777]

May 22, 1778 just after Valley Forge, Commander in Chief G. Washington ralleied his troops and gave this speech. "While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens & soldiers we certianly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of a Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian." (George & Henry S. Keatinge) Published 1786

[rbound827]

@LambLion777 Yes, he did believe that Yeshua was a great moral teacher, but as you know, Jefferson wrote what's known as The Jefferson Bible, The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth", which removed any text containing supernatural acts he believed were added by Mark, Luke, Matthew and John.

[rbound827]

@LambLion777 Washington did not take Communion. He did not kneel in church. He certainly believed in a Creator-but never mentions Jesus Christ in any of his writings-ever. He refers to Providence in numerous letters, but he used the term in such a way as to indicate that he considered Providence as a synonym for destiny or fate. We can agree that Washington was a great man, but to simply say he was a Christian needs to be debated still

[LambLion777]

@rbound827 : That is a straight out lie. I have been to George Washingtons home. Seen his handwriting myself. IThat is and was his own handwriting. You believe in what you want. I know, the truth, and you can't shake it for a minute. You can get an expert to tell an other expert they are wrong. Whoopie doo. People are just people and the disagree all the time. No matter what you may think.