"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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... favor of truth , and to arrest imposture , though made by Jesuits . But what was their reward ? Among the miracles , pronounced by these able men to be true , there are probably millions which you and I should believe no more than we do ...
... favor of truth , and to arrest imposture , though made by Jesuits . But what was their reward ? Among the miracles , pronounced by these able men to be true , there are probably millions which you and I should believe no more than we do ...
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... favor of novelty and singularity of opinion . Indulge them in any other subject rather than that of religion . It is too important , and the consequences of error may be too serious . On the other hand , shake off all the fears and ...
... favor of novelty and singularity of opinion . Indulge them in any other subject rather than that of religion . It is too important , and the consequences of error may be too serious . On the other hand , shake off all the fears and ...
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... favor of heaven , a disinterested devotion to the public cause first achieved , and a disinterested sacrifice of private interests will now maintain . I am happy in your approbation of my reasons for determining to retire from a station ...
... favor of heaven , a disinterested devotion to the public cause first achieved , and a disinterested sacrifice of private interests will now maintain . I am happy in your approbation of my reasons for determining to retire from a station ...
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THE RESPONSIVE MEN | 1 |
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | 16 |
GEORGE WASHINGTON | 44 |
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