"We have not government armed in power capable of contending in human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." - John Adams, 1798


"Nothing is more dreaded than the National Government meddling with Religion." -- John Adams, 1812

"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Where, say some, is the king of America? I'll tell you, friend, He reigns above." - Thomas Paine, 1776