The Faiths of the Founding Fathers 1st Edition by David Holmes ISBN 0195300920 9780195300925
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ISBN 10: 0195300920
ISBN 13: 9780195300925
Author: David Holmes
In this compact book, David L. Holmes offers a clear, concise and illuminating look at the spiritual beliefs of our founding fathers. He begins with an informative account of the religious culture of the late colonial era, surveying the religious groups in each colony. In particular, he sheds light on the various forms of Deism that flourished in America, highlighting the profound influence this intellectual movement had on the founding generation. Holmes then examines the individual beliefs of a variety of men and women who loom large in our national history. He finds that some, like Martha Washington, Samuel Adams, John Jay, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson’s daughters, held orthodox Christian views. But many of the most influential figures, including Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, Jefferson, James and Dolley Madison, and James Monroe, were believers of a different stripe. Respectful of Christianity, they admired the ethics of Jesus, and believed that religion could play a beneficial role in society. But they tended to deny the divinity of Christ, and a few seem to have been agnostic about the very existence of God. Although the founding fathers were religious men, Holmes shows that it was a faith quite unlike the Christianity of today’s evangelicals. Holmes concludes by examining the role of religion in the lives of the presidents since World War II and by reflecting on the evangelical resurgence that helped fuel the reelection of George W. Bush.
The Faiths of the Founding Fathers 1st Edition Table of contents:
Chapter 1: Religion in Early America
- The Role of Religion in Colonial America
- The Diversity of Religious Beliefs in the 18th Century
- Christianity and its Influence on Political Thought
- The Impact of Enlightenment Ideas on Religious Practices
Chapter 2: Thomas Jefferson and the Deist Tradition
- Jefferson’s Religious Beliefs and Writings
- The Separation of Church and State
- Jefferson’s Bible and the Rejection of Miracles
- Jefferson’s Approach to Religion and Politics
Chapter 3: George Washington and Christianity
- Washington’s Public and Private Religious Life
- His Role in the Anglican Church
- Washington’s Views on Religion and Morality
- The Influence of Christianity on Washington’s Leadership
Chapter 4: Benjamin Franklin and Religious Pragmatism
- Franklin’s Early Religious Views and Shift Toward Deism
- His Embrace of Religious Toleration and Virtue
- Franklin’s Relationship with Christianity and Other Faiths
- The Role of Religion in Franklin’s Public Life
Chapter 5: John Adams and the Challenge of Religious Orthodoxy
- Adams’ Complex Relationship with Religion
- His Views on Christianity and the Role of Reason
- Adams and the Influence of Unitarianism
- Religious Liberty and the Separation of Church and State
Chapter 6: James Madison and Religious Liberty
- Madison’s Advocacy for Religious Freedom
- His Opposition to Religious Establishment
- Madison’s Personal Religious Beliefs
- The First Amendment and the Vision of a Secular State
Chapter 7: Alexander Hamilton and the Christian Influence
- Hamilton’s Religious Upbringing and Early Beliefs
- His Support for Christianity in Public Life
- The Role of Religion in Hamilton’s Political Philosophy
- Hamilton’s Complex Religious Identity
Chapter 8: The Faith of the Revolutionaries: A Broad Spectrum
- The Influence of Religion on Revolutionary Ideals
- The Role of Clergy in Revolutionary America
- Faith and Patriotism: How Religion Shaped the Revolutionaries
- Religious Diversity Among the Founding Fathers
Chapter 9: The Legacy of the Founding Fathers and Religious Pluralism
- The Founders’ Vision for Religious Freedom
- The Impact of Religious Diversity on American Identity
- The Enduring Influence of the Founders’ Beliefs
- Challenges to Religious Pluralism in Contemporary America
Chapter 10: Conclusion: Religion and the American Experiment
- Summing Up the Religious Views of the Founding Fathers
- The Tension Between Religion and the State in Early America
- The Founders’ Legacy in Modern Religious and Political Thought
- Religion as a Source of Unity and Division in American History
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