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Thomas Jefferson Bible, 1820.  Photo courtesy of the National Museum of American History.75

Jefferson's bible: Most sublime and benevolent

Thomas Jefferson edited the King James bible. He removed all references to divinity, leaving only a moral and philosophical guide.

20 comments    religion christianity philosophy
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Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

In the beginning of our country, the United States of America, the original two parties who helped create the Constitution were the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Parties. Even then, our Founding Fathers,...

5 comments    rights american history 1780's
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What Happened To The Real Americans? Patriots

I have had this hub name "American" for quite some time but I could not motivate myself to choose a theme for this American Hub. The motivation finally came on November 3, 2009. Following is the short story...

8 comments    politics america christian
Gordon B. Hinckley81

Standing For Something, Gordon B. Hinckley

New York Times Bestseller titled, Standing for Something; 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal our Hearts and Homes written by Gordon B. Hinckley, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints teaches us of a divine code of ethics.

10 comments    love religion america
vrajavala profile image74

The Duties and Responsibilities of The President in the United States

On January 20, 2009, the President-Elect will take the Oath of Office and say "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the...

2 comments    education politics obama
svencill profile image63

Information the Right Way!U.S.A Founded on Christianity?

I am absolutely sick of this issue. I have seen all kinds of debates on the subject, but is it really that difficult to find the truth? I did some research and found things that would outrage the...

3 comments    politics religion church state
Charles Carroll of Carrollton93

Charles Carroll of Carrollton – Longest Living Signer of Declaration of Independence

When his turn came to sign the document on that hot August day in Philadelphia in 1776, Charles Carroll stepped forward briskly, signed Charles Carroll, started back to his seat and then abruptly returned...

26 comments    education maryland treason
James Wilson. Considered by many to be the most intelligent of the founders. Only he and James Madison had a full grasp on many of the concepts put forth in the Constitution.78

Founding Father James Wilson

Who was the greatest mind amoung America’s founding fathers? The term ‘founding fathers’ often refers to the Statesmen and leaders who laid the foundation of the American Republic of States. They...

2 comments    france scotland constitution
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Was The United States Founded As A Christian Nation?

Many believe that the United States is a country founded on the Christian belief system; but, is this true? To answer this question definitively the Treaty of Tripoli is an often invoked piece of historical...

16 comments    religion god christianity
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Founding Fathers - Christian Or Not?

This piece was written after receiving an email that I felt compelled to do further research on. Below you will find the email itself (you may have seen it land in your Inbox as well) and the findings of my...

9 comments    history government jefferson
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