The Religion of George Washington: The Faith and Moral Philosophy of our Greatest Founding Father
Description
George Washington was the indispensable man in American history. Without Washington, there would likely not be a United States of America today. He is the cornerstone of the American republic, the man who more than any other epitomized the "sacred cause" to which he devoted the best part of his adult life. Not surprisingly, the faith and values of this incredible Founding Father are hotly contested today.
Was George Washington a Christian? Did he regard Jesus Christ as the Son of God and his personal Lord and Savior? Or was Washington merely friendly with Christianity, counting himself (at least privately) to be more in line with Enlightenment thinking?
This short book (just over 12,000 words) explores these questions as well as:
*Was George Washington a Deist?
*Did George Washington believe in prayer?
*Is it significant that Washington rarely used Jesus' name in his writings?
*Why was Washington uncomfortable with Communion?
*What about the lack of clergy at George Washington's death?
*Is there any evidence that Washington truly believed in Jesus Christ?
Written by one of the most avid bloggers on the American Revolution, this little book dishes the facts on George Washington and his faith. It's written for those who want an intelligent treatment of the subject, without having to wade through a tedious academic treatise. It sticks to the facts and is honest where speculation is required.
Those interested in the faith of our Founding Fathers and in George Washington specifically should add this to their reading collection.
**Previously published as "Was George Washington a Christian?"**
Was George Washington a Christian? Did he regard Jesus Christ as the Son of God and his personal Lord and Savior? Or was Washington merely friendly with Christianity, counting himself (at least privately) to be more in line with Enlightenment thinking?
This short book (just over 12,000 words) explores these questions as well as:
*Was George Washington a Deist?
*Did George Washington believe in prayer?
*Is it significant that Washington rarely used Jesus' name in his writings?
*Why was Washington uncomfortable with Communion?
*What about the lack of clergy at George Washington's death?
*Is there any evidence that Washington truly believed in Jesus Christ?
Written by one of the most avid bloggers on the American Revolution, this little book dishes the facts on George Washington and his faith. It's written for those who want an intelligent treatment of the subject, without having to wade through a tedious academic treatise. It sticks to the facts and is honest where speculation is required.
Those interested in the faith of our Founding Fathers and in George Washington specifically should add this to their reading collection.
**Previously published as "Was George Washington a Christian?"**
