"In God We Trust": The Religious Beliefs and Ideas of the American Founding FathersNorman Cousins Harper, 1958 - 464 Seiten This book is about the religious beliefs and personal philosophies of the small company of young men who founded the new nation that called itself the United States of America. Much is known about their political ideas--but what about their own articles of faith and individual philosophies? This question has served as the basis for speculation and often conflicting theory, especially in connection with recurring issues facing the American people. This is the first time these materials have been brought together into a single source. In these pages they speak their minds; they also speak to the spiritual concerns of our own time. Norman Cousins has examined literally thousands of letters, personal diaries and official pronouncements in making the selections for this book. As part of each chapter, he has also written an essay on the education and general background of each man.--From publisher description. |
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... present equal government . In war he directed the sword and in peace he has ruled in our councils , my agency in both has been guided by the best intentions , and a sense of the duty which I owe my country : and as my exertions hitherto ...
... present equal government . In war he directed the sword and in peace he has ruled in our councils , my agency in both has been guided by the best intentions , and a sense of the duty which I owe my country : and as my exertions hitherto ...
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... present revolution . The laws , indeed , were still oppressive on them , but the spirit of the one party had subsided into moderation , and of the other had risen to a degree of determination which commanded respect . The present state ...
... present revolution . The laws , indeed , were still oppressive on them , but the spirit of the one party had subsided into moderation , and of the other had risen to a degree of determination which commanded respect . The present state ...
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... present state of the several Indian tribes , without any public order of priests , is proof sufficient that they never had such an order . Their steady habits permit no innovations , not even those which the progress of science offers ...
... present state of the several Indian tribes , without any public order of priests , is proof sufficient that they never had such an order . Their steady habits permit no innovations , not even those which the progress of science offers ...
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THE RESPONSIVE MEN | 1 |
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | 16 |
GEORGE WASHINGTON | 44 |
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