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That seems to be a question surrounded by controversy. I like the site I added to the right for a discussion of the question. NO. The father of this country was very private about his beliefs, but it is widely considered that he was a Deist like his colleagues. He was a Freemason. Historian Barry Schwartz writes: "George Washington's practice of Christianity was limited and superficial because he was not himself a Christian... He repeatedly declined the church's sacraments. Never did he take communion, and when his wife, Martha, did, he waited for her outside the sanctuary... Even on his deathbed, Washington asked for no ritual, uttered no prayer to Christ, and expressed no wish to be attended by His representative." [New York Press, 1987, pp. 174-175] Paul F. Boller states in is anthology on Washington: "There is no mention of Jesus Christ anywhere in his extensive correspondence." [Dallas: Southern Methodist University Press, 1963, pp. 14-15] Reading through the quotes of Washington and the other founders, you do find acknowledgement of "Providence," which was a direct reference to God at that time. John Adams noted that the Constitution was only adequate for guiding a Christian nation. Most founding fathers were Deists. The word "Providence" that they wrote refers to God of Nature and not to the God of Abraham and Moses. Although some (Benjamin Franklin, I'm not sure) refers to Jesus as a man and a great teacher.
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Why was the theory of consent of the governed significant to the founders of the US?
The founders were rejecting the British monarchy.
What was the religious preferance of the signers of the Constitution?
The signers of the US Constitution, or also said, the founding fathers who designed and helped to have the US Constitution, were for the most part Christians of one denomination or another. How deep their Christian beliefs were is difficult to measure. Additionally, their religions can be narrowed down a bit by the fact that the founders were Protestants. Other Christian religions such as the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic ones did not play a major role among the specific religions of the Founders.
Famous quotes about colony of Connecticut?
Roger Sherman was one of the founders of the colony of Connecticut. He said, "All civil rights and the right to hold office were to be extended to persons of any Christian denomination".
Where did most of the middle colonies founders come from?
England. The founders of ALL the colonies were either directly English or from other colonies.
What effect did colonial experiences have on the Founders' views about rights and government?
Colonial experiences under British rule had a profound effect on the Founders' views about rights and government. The Founders knew what it was like to live without liberty or representation in government. These insights are reflected in the US Constitution, particularly in the Bill of Rights.
Was Christianity the format of the US?
Although most of the founders were of one Christian denomination or another, the important idea was that all people could worship their God as they desired without interference from the government.
Was the US Constitution created by the founders?
The US Constitution was not created by the Founders. The US Constitution was written by delegates who attended the Philadelphia Convention.
Why was the theory of consent of the governed significant to the founders of the US?
The founders were rejecting the British monarchy.
What was the religious preferance of the signers of the Constitution?
The signers of the US Constitution, or also said, the founding fathers who designed and helped to have the US Constitution, were for the most part Christians of one denomination or another. How deep their Christian beliefs were is difficult to measure. Additionally, their religions can be narrowed down a bit by the fact that the founders were Protestants. Other Christian religions such as the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic ones did not play a major role among the specific religions of the Founders.
Why are Saints Peter and Paul always together?
Peter and Paul were the co-founders of the Christian religion.
The U.S. Constitution?
is a written plan of government it was created by the founders of the us and it identifies the purpose of the us government is a written plan of government it was created by the founders of the us and it identifies the purpose of the us government is a written plan of government it was created by the founders of the us and it identifies the purpose of the us government
Name all Christian churches are there in us?
The body of Christ
What was the religion of the founders?
It would be helpful if you were to tell us which founders you are asking about; many different people have founded many different things, in the course of human history. Possibly you mean the founders of America, in which case the answer is, the religion of the founders was Deism.
Famous quotes about colony of Connecticut?
Roger Sherman was one of the founders of the colony of Connecticut. He said, "All civil rights and the right to hold office were to be extended to persons of any Christian denomination".
Who are the founders of toys r us?
Gerald L. Storch founded Toys "R" Us.
The Founders of the US gave lawmaking power to a group similar to?
Parliment
What is the name of the Christian founder?
Well...several founders of several things are Christians. You are looking for the founder of what? By the way, Christianity has no founder.
