"The Bible is not my book nor Christianity my profession. I could never give assent to the long, complicated statements of Christian dogma."
"Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise."
"This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it."
"Christianity is the most perverted system that ever shone on man."
"I do not believe in the divinity of Christ, and there are many other of the postulates of the orthodox creed to which I cannot subscribe."
2006-07-13 10:34:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sarfan86 got one right. Here they are in order though:
- Abraham Lincoln, American president (1809-1865).
James Madison, American president and political theorist (1751-1836).
-John Adams, U.S. President, Founding Father of the United States
Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President, author, scientist, architect, educator, and diplomat
- William Howard Taft, U.S. President
2006-07-13 10:41:31 · update #1
JackBauer Posted as I gave it away. No way he could have copied it that fast. Nice work, Jack
2006-07-13 10:45:18 · update #2
"The Bible is not my Book and Christianity is not my religion. I could never give assent to the long complicated statements of Christian dogma."
- Abraham Lincoln
"Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise."
- James Madison
"This would be the best of all possible worlds if there were no religion in it."
- John Adams
"Christianity is the most perverted system that ever shone on man"
- Thomas Jefferson
"I do not believe in the divinity of Christ, and there are many other of the postulates of the orthodox creed to which I cannot subscribe."
- William Howard Taft
Wow, all United States presidents, amazing.
Edit: Oh, thanks, just noticed your details.
2006-07-13 10:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 3⤋
Ok here goes: #1 was attributed to Abraham Lincoln in a speech by Jon Lewis entitled "Lincoln the Free Thinker" #2 James Madison in a letter to William Bradford. #3 John Adams, #4 Thomas Jefferson and #5 I think is also a quote by Thomas Jefferson but I'm not sure. These quotes are taken out of context. Remember, these men stood for separation of church and state.They stood for freedom of religion and were very rebellious with their stands. I'm not quite sure if they were true atheists vs staunch politicians. Have a great day. I have a feeling you already knew the answers lol. Thank you for posting your question.
2006-07-13 18:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Abraham Lincoln
2. James Madison
3. John Adams (somewhat out of context!)
4. Thomas Jefferson
5. William Howard Taft
2006-07-13 17:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham Lincoln
2006-07-13 17:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by 20mommy05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I see the question has been answered. I was really surprised when I learned that this nation was not built on Christian views. I do however believe it was build on deist views.
Thomas Jefferson as you quoted above must also be remembered for other quotes which in effect do not make him an atheist. I believe he just had a problem with Christianity, but he was still a deist.
We see, too, evident proofs of the necessity of a superintending power, to maintain the universe in its course and order."
I found this quote from Benjamin Franklin...interesting
“Religion I found to be without any tendency to inspire, promote, or confirm morality, serves principally to divide us and make us unfriendly to one another.” – Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790).
I am surprised and yet I guess I shouldn't be, but I was never aware of any of this being taught in school.
2006-07-13 18:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas Jefferson.
2006-07-13 17:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheech Martin
2006-07-13 17:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Doug B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe in the divinity of Christ!...Then Why Are You On This Religious/Spiritual Forum!....To create STRIFE?.....Yor're Not Going To Influence The Believers!........Go to a site that believes the same way you believe!....Fair Enough!
2006-07-13 17:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but the idea of Atheism doesn't make sense...In order to be an Atheist you have to first acknowledge that there is a God not to believe in....
2006-07-13 17:38:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter... pour out your little cup ' hater-ade and sop it up off the floor... can anyone tell me who said that??
2006-07-13 17:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by r_u_really_that_scared 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋