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Originally posted by archer2371
While Thomas Jefferson did not believe in the Bible and that Christ was the saviour of man
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Not true. Thomas Jefferson was a devoutly Christian man. He regularly attended Joseph Priestly's Pennsylvania church and remained a member of the Episcopalian congregation near his home. I've recently concluded reading a version of the Gospels compiled by Jefferson.
The wonderful thing I find about Jefferson is his belief in reason over blind faith.
"Fix Reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason than of blindfolded fear. ... Do not be frightened from this inquiry by any fear of its consequences." Thomas Jefferson
We were discussing this very issue in Sunday School this weekend. My minister made an interesting point. The 10 Commandments were given by God, through Moses to the Jews. We haven't heard of a single Rabbi standing up and complaining about how his religious freedoms are being trampled by the Federal government.