Franklin may . . . be considered one of the founding fathers of American democracy, since no democratic government can last long… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
It is contrary to the principles of reason and justice that any should be compelled to contribute to the maintenance of a… — George Mason Copy Share Image
The hocus-pocus phantasm of a God, like another Cerberus, with one body and three heads, had its birth and growth in the… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity. — John Adams Copy Share Image
The clergy ... believe that any portion of power confided to me [as President] will be exerted in opposition to their schemes.… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Where the preamble declares, that coercion is a departure from the plan of the holy author of our religion, an amendment was… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. — George Washington Copy Share Image
We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
But how has it happened that millions of fables, tales, legends have been blended with both Jewish and Christian revelation that have… — John Adams Copy Share Image
. . . Thirteen governments [of the original states] thus founded on the natural authority of the people alone, without a pretence… — John Adams Copy Share Image
If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted . . . .… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
I have examined all religions, and the result is that the Bible is the best book in the world. — John Adams Copy Share Image
We have this day restored the Sovereign to Whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the… — Samuel Adams Copy Share Image
I verily believe Christianity necessary to the support of civil society. One of the beautiful boasts of our municipal jurisprudence is that… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can exist apart from religious principle. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Cursed be all that learning that is contrary to the cross of Christ. — James Madison Copy Share Image
I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every district; all studied and appreciated as they merit; are… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Have you considered that system of holy lies and pious frauds that has raged and triumphed for 1,500 years? — John Adams Copy Share Image
Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, creator of the Universe. That he governs it by his Providence. That he… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Every new and successful example of a perfect separation between ecclesiastical and civil matters is of importance. — James Madison Copy Share Image
It is not to be understood that I am with him (Jesus Christ) in all his doctrines. I am a Materialist; he… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
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