Separation of church and state Quotes by George Washington

10 Separation of church and state quotes by George Washington

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Washington’s early thoughts on keeping religion and governance distinct are distilled into ten brief statements. The collection offers a compact portrait of his foundational approach to a balanced public order.

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

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... happily the Government of the United States... gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.

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

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

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

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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people…

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

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

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

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

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It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders.

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The whole duty of man is summed up in obedience to God's will.

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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they…

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The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself…

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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the…

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

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The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be…

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While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God…

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

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Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at…

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If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected…

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A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions.

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