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We may even think of the eloquence of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, formally adopted on July 4, 1776. (The signing of the Declaration didn’t occur until August 2, 1776). We rarely think of religion in connection with the observance of Independence Day in the U.S. [7] Considered one of the most well formally educated, multi lingual; due to catholicism was serenely limited in terms of legal studies so mostly private tutoring Signed on July 4, 1776, the Declaration set in motion a chain of events that would lead to the Revolutionary War, the independence of the United States, and the establishment of an unbelievably effective system of government. The document provides demographic information about the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, including their name, state represented, place of birth, birth and death dates, occupation, and religion. It notes that the signers were an intelligent, religious, and ethically-minded group, with some being current or former clergymen. The document compiles this information from the National In the Declaration of Independence, however, religion is referenced four times, referring to the “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God,” it appeals to the “Supreme Judge of the world,” as well NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–If you listen to the historical revisionists, the signers of the Declaration of Independence were mostly agnostics and atheists, but if they had any religious inclinations, it was toward deism. Depending on the extent to which Americans of Christian background were influenced by Deism, their religious beliefs would fall into three categories: non-Christian Deism, Christian Deism, and orthodox Christianity. One can differentiate a Founding Father influenced by Deism from an orthodox Christian believer by following certain criteria. The Religious Beliefs of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were influenced by Deism, a belief that God created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs. However, 52 of the 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence were deeply committed Christians. The article claimed the defining characterization of this nation was American humanism, the Here is a sampling of quotes from just a few of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams said, “The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. He voted for independence on July 2 and signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2. Whipple served on Congress’s Marine Committee and delivered orders to John Paul Jones, assigning him The Declaration of Independence has left a lasting mark on the United States of America. On July 2, 1776 the United States came into existence through the Declaration of Independence as opposed to July 4 as most people believe. Thomas Jefferson penned the first draft of the Declaration of Independence and presented it to Congress on July 2, 1776 – the document received approval from the According to B. J. Lossing's “Signers of the Declaration of Independence,” it is known that “Governor Huntington lived the life of the irreproachable and sincere Christian as a devoted Christian and a true patriot, he never swerved from duty” (Signer of Declaration of Independence) compiled the demographics for the Signers of the Declaration of Independence for this page. It mirrors the data found on a similar page which has demographics for the attendees of the Constitutional Convention and another for the signers of the Articles of Confederation. Religion key: AN = Anglican CO = Congregationalist DE = Deist EP King George III and Parliament oppressed the colonists with taxes, debts and religious impositions, such as an undesired Anglican bishop. The colonists believed these acts violated their basic human rights, given to them by God. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were "brave people, most of whom, by the way, were clergymen." National Religion Mike Huckabee Half the Declaration’s signers had some sort of divinity school training, and while John Adams was the most overtly pious, even the supposed non-believers among the Founders, such as Benjamin Many have argued against the separation of church and state by pointing to the Declaration of Independence. They believe that the text of this document supports the position that the United States was founded upon religious, if not Christian, principles, and therefore church and state must remain intertwined for this nation to continue properly. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were a profoundly intelligent, religious and ethically-minded group. Four of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were current or former full-time preachers, and many more were the sons of clergymen. Other professions held by signers include lawyers, merchants, doctors and educators. The table lists the religious affiliation of every person that was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, and every delegate to the Constitutional Convention, as best these affiliations can be determined from history. Founders are listed alphabetically. A key to symbols is found at the bottom of the table.
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