Whether America was founded as a Christian nation or as a secular republic is one of the most fiercely debated questions in American history. Historians Matthew Harris and Thomas Kidd offer an authoritative examination of the essential documents needed to understand this debate. The texts included in this volume - writings and speeches from both well-known and obscure early American thinkers - show that religion played a prominent yet fractious role in the era of theAmerican Revolution.
Whether America was founded as a Christian nation or as a secular republic is one of the most fiercely debated questions in American history. Historians Matthew Harris and Thomas Kidd offer an authoritative examination of the essential documents needed to understand this debate. The texts included in this volume - writings and speeches from both well-known and obscure early American thinkers - show that religion played a prominent yet fractious role in the era of theAmerican Revolution.
Assistant Professor of History, Colorado State University--Pueblo
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: The Founding Fathers and Religion Chapter 1: Religion and the Continental Congress Chapter 2: Religion and State Chapter 3: Constitution and Ratification Chapter 4: Religion and the Federal Government Chapter 5: Disestablishment and the Separation of Church and State Chapter 6: The Founding Fathers' Own Views on Religion Select Bibliography
Introduction: The Founding Fathers and Religion Chapter 1: Religion and the Continental Congress Chapter 2: Religion and State Chapter 3: Constitution and Ratification Chapter 4: Religion and the Federal Government Chapter 5: Disestablishment and the Separation of Church and State Chapter 6: The Founding Fathers' Own Views on Religion Select Bibliography
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