"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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... religion , the Christian religion itself ought not so far at least as pecu- niary means are involved , to be provided for by the Government rather than be left to the voluntary provisions of those who profess it . And on this ques- tion ...
... religion , the Christian religion itself ought not so far at least as pecu- niary means are involved , to be provided for by the Government rather than be left to the voluntary provisions of those who profess it . And on this ques- tion ...
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... Religion formed under very peculiar circumstances ; but they have by successive relaxations advanced towards the prevailing example ; and without any evidence of disadvantage either to Religion or good Government . And if we turn to the ...
... Religion formed under very peculiar circumstances ; but they have by successive relaxations advanced towards the prevailing example ; and without any evidence of disadvantage either to Religion or good Government . And if we turn to the ...
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... religion , as in everything else , perfection consists in simplicity . The Christian religion of Gods within Gods , like wheels within wheels , is like a complicated machine that never goes right , and every projector in the art of ...
... religion , as in everything else , perfection consists in simplicity . The Christian religion of Gods within Gods , like wheels within wheels , is like a complicated machine that never goes right , and every projector in the art of ...
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THE RESPONSIVE MEN | 1 |
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | 16 |
GEORGE WASHINGTON | 44 |
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