FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: John Adams
(QUICK READ) — John Adams was America’s second President and, with Thomas Jefferson, deeply involved in the writing and editing of the Declaration of Independence that made the American Revolution a reality.
In the following brief quote, Adams made clear his understanding of the role of Christianity in the founding of this greatest nation of all time in a letter to Jefferson in 1813:
“The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity.”
Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States of America.
Many of the quotes reprinted in HillFaith’s “The Faith of The Founders” weekly series of 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).