Let them revere nothing but religion, morality and liberty.

Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and…

— Charles Carroll of Carrollton

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute…

— George Washington

Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society.

— George Washington

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. It is impossible to rightly govern the…

— George Washington

. . . Thirteen governments [of the original states] thus founded on the natural authority of the people alone, without a pretence of miracle…

— John Adams

But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends have been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have made them…

— John Adams

The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity.

— John Adams

Nothing is more dreaded than the national government meddling with religion.

— John Adams

Twenty times, in the course of my late reading, have I been on the point of breaking out, 'this would be the best of…

— John Adams

What havoc has been made of books through every century of the Christian era? Where are fifty gospels, condemned as spurious by the bull…

— John Adams

I have examined all religions, as well as my narrow sphere, my straightened means, and my busy life, would allow; and the result is…

— John Adams

The human understanding is a revelation from its maker, which can never be disputed or doubted. There can be no scepticism, Pyrrhonism, or incredulity…

— John Adams

We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus!

— John Adams

Can a free government possibly exist with the Roman Catholic religion?

— John Adams

I have examined all religions, and the result is that the Bible is the best book in the world.

— John Adams