FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: Charles Carroll on Christian Morals as the Essential Foundation of Republics
(QUICK READ) — “Without morals, a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore, who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and pure, which denounces against the wicked, the eternal misery, and insures to the good eternal happiness, are undermining the solid foundations of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments.” – Charles Carroll, in “Letter on the French Revolution and the Decline of Morals,” 1800.
Many of the quotes reprinted in HillFaith’s “The Faith of The Founders” weekly series of
Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States of America.
posts are compiled from Benjamin F. Morris’ classic work, “The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States.” Morris, an historian and pastor, published the first edition more than a century ago.
Quotations are also compiled from Mark Strand, author of the Daily Inspirations email he shares on request here and that HillFaith highly recommends to all congressional aides, be they working on Capitol Hill or in a state or district office back home.
Mark was for 16 years President of the Congressional Institute, and he is a former fellow of the Harvard Institute of Politics. He was also a 24-year veteran congressional staffer, including four years as Chief of Staff to Sen. James Talent (R-Missouri).