Religion Quotes by John Adams
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John Adams argues that religion and virtue are the bedrock of a happy society and a free government. He warns that unchecked passions can tear a constitution apart, like a whale ripping a net. He also calls for genuine religious liberty, not just Sunday appearances, and celebrates a personal faith that feels like joy.
![“As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion,—as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen [Muslims],—and as the said States never entered into any war or act of hostility against…” quote by John Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/134/john-adams-529_christian-nation_as-the-government-of-the-united-states-o_3141589.jpg)
![“As the government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Musselmen [Muslims] ... it is declared ... that no pretext arising from religious opinion shall ever product an…” quote by John Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/844/john-adams-529_atheist_as-the-government-of-the-united-states-i_1282949.jpg)
![“[I]t is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue.” quote by John Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/495/john-adams-529_american-founding-fa_i-t-is-religion-and-morality-alone-which_2063414.jpg)
