They [the Founding Fathers] were intent upon establishing a Christian commonwealth in accordance with the principle of self-government. They were an inspired body of men. It has been said that God sifted the nations that He might send choice grain… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
“There is no such thing as a Christian commonwealth…. [N]either Pagan nor [Muslim], nor Jew, ought to be excluded from the civil rights of the commonwealth because of his religion. John Locke, England, 1689” — Phyllis Goldstein Copy Share Image
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