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Founding Fathers

Wise Government XXI

Dear Mr. Franklin,

“Religion is the only solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.” Gouverneur Morris

 

Wise Government XXII

Dear Mr. Morris,

“The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.” G. Washington

 

Wise Government XXIII

Dear Mr. Washington,

“God grant that in American true religion and civil liberty may be inseparable, and the unjust attempts to destroy the one, may in the end tend to the support and establishment of both.” J. Witherspoon

   

Wise Government XXIV

Dear Mr. Witherspoon,

“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” J. Adams

 

Wise Government XXV

Dear Mr. Adams,

“He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of…Christianity will change the face of the world.” B. Franklin


   

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