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SchemasAmerica's Founding Fathers on Religion
The Founding Fathers were mostly deists who were fairly skeptical of many claims in the Bible and of religious leaders. They also believed strongly in the separation of church and state.
Folksonomies: politics,religion
Memes
12 JAN 2012
Mystery is a Cover for Absurdity
John Adams comment on a debate he had with a a Major concerning the Divinity.
Folksonomies: religion,mystery
Mystery is a Cover for AbsurdityJohn Adams comment on a debate he had with a a Major concerning the Divinity.
Folksonomies: religion,mystery
12 JAN 2012 Jefferson Clearly Believes in God
At least in this this passage, where he sees the Universe as needing a deity to keep things together. He even appeals to the idea that most people believe there is something, so there must be something. His logic is in error here, but he also lacked the scientific understanding we have today.
Folksonomies: politics,religion,deism,america
Jefferson Clearly Believes in GodAt least in this this passage, where he sees the Universe as needing a deity to keep things together. He even appeals to the idea that most people believe there is something, so there must be something. His logic is in error here, but he also lacked the scientific understanding we have today.
Folksonomies: politics,religion,deism,america
12 JAN 2012 The Greatest Enemies of the Gospels are Their Believers
Jefferson was very skeptical of the Gospels, which he felt were perverted with miracles that diluted the reformer's message.
Folksonomies: religion,jesus,gospels,scripture
The Greatest Enemies of the Gospels are Their BelieversJefferson was very skeptical of the Gospels, which he felt were perverted with miracles that diluted the reformer's message.
Folksonomies: religion,jesus,gospels,scripture
24 JAN 2011 Introduction to the Jefferson Bible
The first title of Jefferson's pairing down of the New Testament gospels states clearly the purpose of the text.
Folksonomies: founding fathers,separation of church and state
Introduction to the Jefferson BibleThe first title of Jefferson's pairing down of the New Testament gospels states clearly the purpose of the text.
Folksonomies: founding fathers,separation of church and state
24 JAN 2011 Jefferson's Intention with “The Philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth”
A description of the problems Jefferson had with the gospels in their existing form, which were easily twisted for greedy purposes.
Folksonomies: founding fathers,separation of church and state
Jefferson's Intention with “The Philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth”A description of the problems Jefferson had with the gospels in their existing form, which were easily twisted for greedy purposes.
Folksonomies: founding fathers,separation of church and state
24 JAN 2011 Clear Statement that the United States is Not Founded on Christianity
Authored by American diplomat Joel Barlow in 1796, the following treaty was sent to the floor of the Senate, June 7, 1797, where it was read aloud in its entirety and unanimously approved. John Adams, having seen the treaty, signed it and proudly proclaimed it to the Nation.
Folksonomies: religion,christianity,founding fathers,atheism,separation of church and state
Clear Statement that the United States is Not Founded on ChristianityAuthored by American diplomat Joel Barlow in 1796, the following treaty was sent to the floor of the Senate, June 7, 1797, where it was read aloud in its entirety and unanimously approved. John Adams, having seen the treaty, signed it and proudly proclaimed it to the Nation.
Folksonomies: religion,christianity,founding fathers,atheism,separation of church and state
References
The earliest diary of John AdamsBooks, Brochures, and Book Chapters>Book: Adams , John , The earliest diary of John Adams, Belknap PrSource Material [books.google.com]
Folksonomies: biography 12 JAN 2012 Letter from to John Adams
Letter from to John AdamsPersonal Communications>Personal Letter: Jefferson , Thomas , Letter from to John AdamsSource Material [www.beliefnet.com]
Folksonomies: history,religion24 JAN 2011 Letter to John Adams: Study of Moral Principles
Letter to John Adams: Study of Moral PrinciplesPersonal Communications>Personal Letter: Thomas, Jefferson, Letter to John Adams: Study of Moral PrinciplesSource Material [www.cooperativeindividualism.org]
Folksonomies: founding fathers,separation of church and state
24 JAN 2011 The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of NazarethBooks, Brochures, and Book Chapters>Book: Jefferson , Thomas , The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, Watchmaker PublishingSource Material [etext.lib.virginia.edu]
Folksonomies: christianity,founding fathers,separation of church and state,secularism24 JAN 2011 Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States and the Be...
Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States and the Be...Legal Materials>Bill, Congressional: Barlow, Joel, Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli of Barbary, Washington, DCSource Material [www.stephenjaygould.org]
Folksonomies: congress,united states,founding fathers,atheism,separation of church and state