Religion Quotes by George Washington

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

— George Washington

Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.

— George Washington

The United States is in no way founded upon the Christian religion

— George Washington

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.

— George Washington

The United States of America should have a foundation free from the influence of clergy.

— George Washington

Let me ... warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.

— George Washington

What students would learn in American schools above all is the religion of Jesus Christ.

— George Washington

It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws.

— George Washington

The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith,…

— George Washington

“All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify…

— George Washington

A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.

— George Washington

“Faith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction- faith in fiction is a damnable false…

— George Washington

While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support.

— George Washington

Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ?

— George Washington

“The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. John Adams, U.S. President”

— George Washington

“They came with a Bible and their religion- stole our land, crushed our spirit... and now tell us we should be thankful…

— George Washington

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

— George Washington

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination…

— George Washington

Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into…

— George Washington

Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause: And I was…

— George Washington

“Religion is a byproduct of fear. For much of human history, it may have been a necessary evil, but why was it…

— George Washington

Religion is as necessary to reason as reason is to religion. The one cannot exist without the other. A reasoning being would…

— George Washington

“We sainted St. Tammany (King Tamanend III) because he embodied moral perfection and every divine qualification that a deity could possess. I…

— George Washington

“On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning of the world to this day, have…

— George Washington

The tribute that is due to the talents, the rectitude, and the patriotism which adorn the characters selected to devise and adopt…

— George Washington

Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to…

— George Washington

Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts…

— George Washington

There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep…

— George Washington

In politics as in religion, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most…

— George Washington

We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of…

— George Washington

“The common and continual mischief's [sic] of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and the duty of…

— George Washington

I now make it my earnest prayer that God would have you and the State over which you preside in His holy…

— George Washington

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

— George Washington

Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society.

— George Washington

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

— George Washington

Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can exist apart from religious principle.

— George Washington

“Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. George Washington, Revolutionary…

— George Washington

“This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it. John Adams, U.S. President”

— George Washington

Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can…

— George Washington

Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiment in religion appear to be…

— George Washington