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The Founding Fathers did not all belong to the same religion, and it is inaccurate to describe them as a single religious group. Many were raised in Christian denominations, but several of the most influential founders were influenced by Deism, Enlightenment philosophy, or forms of Christianity that differed from traditional church doctrine.
Deism was especially influential among some founders. Deists generally believed in a creator or higher power based on reason and nature, but they often rejected the idea that God intervenes directly in human affairs through miracles, divine revelation, or organized religion. Some founders associated with Deist ideas include Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine. Jefferson, for example, rejected many traditional Christian doctrines and created what is known as the Jefferson Bible, in which he removed supernatural elements and focused on the moral teachings of Jesus.
Thomas Jefferson was raised Anglican but became critical of traditional Christianity. He believed in God and admired Jesus’s ethical teachings, but he rejected doctrines such as the Trinity and miracles. Source: Thomas Jefferson, The Jefferson Bible; Library of Congress.
Benjamin Franklin was raised Presbyterian but later expressed Deist beliefs. In his autobiography, Franklin described his belief in a creator who established the universe and moral principles, while also emphasizing reason and virtue over religious institutions. Source: Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.
Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and The Age of Reason, openly identified as a Deist. He criticized organized religion and argued that belief should be based on reason and nature rather than revelation. Source: Thomas Paine, The Age of Reason (1794).
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