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

Thirteen essays written by leading scholars explore the impact of a rich variety of religious traditions on the political thought of America's founders.

In this book, the author cuts through historical uncertainty to accurately portray the religious beliefs of 11 of America's founding fathers. (Motivation)

A balanced and lively look at the role of religion between colonization and the 1840s.

Were America's Founders Christians or deists? Conservatives and secularists have taken each position respectively, mustering evidence to insist just how tall th