America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations

My father, over 10 years ago, purchased this book for his radio program, especially when it came to demonstrating the that the United States was founded on Judeo-Christian principles. My father used it so much that I remember pages falling out of the binding because of all the book marks as well as notes and just constantly reading.I purchased this book myself because I would get into debates with people of ignorance (yes ignorance) who claim that the Founding Fathers were "atheists" or "agnostics" or "deists." Their favorite "deists" would always be Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin but when I read quotes such as this:"The Christian Religion, when divested of the rags in which they [the clergy] have enveloped it, and brought to the original purity and simplicity of its benevolent institutor, is a religion of all other most friendly to liberty, science, and the freest expansion of the human mind."--Thomas Jefferson March 23, 1801 (in a letter to Moses Robinson) pg. 324Deist? Really? If that's case then Thomas Jefferson has just labeled himself a fool. Deist? Please!Or this:"Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, the Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His Providence. That He ought to be worshipped.That the most acceptable service we render to Him is in doing to His other Children. That the soul of Man is immortal, and will be treated with Justice in another Life respecting its conduct in this. These I take to be the fundamental points in all sound of Religion, and I regard them as you do in whatever Sect I meet with them.As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, is the best the World ever saw, or is likely to see"--Benjamin Franklin March 9, 1790 (in a letter to Ezra Stiles, President of Yale University) pgs. 250-251According to the revisionist Benjamin Franklin never had faith in Christ. Atheist? Agnostic? Deist? Apparently not! If at most I would say he was non-denominational.These are just samples from the America's God and Country. Not only are these quotes, but Federer documents 127 pages of footnotes to every quote. Makes it very hard to disprove or rewrite the history of the United States as well as our Founding Fathers. But this book has more than the Founding Fathers it even has Charles Darwin's bedside confessional of his disavowing the theory of evolution since he was unable to prove anything.Now please note this book was published in 2000 so it has quotes all the way up to 2000, however is does not discredit the amazing work Mr. Federer has done to bring a reference to history.

In all my studies throughout my childhood, schooling, military service, college, community activities, and charitable organization work. During which I tried to comprehend and understand, our great country and it's beginnings. I have found nothing more equal to this book. In my attempt to decern the true meanings of our founding documents and our founders most basic intentions, I began at the end with the Constitution and worked backwords. How much easier it would have been to have Mr. Federer's book at the beginning. Throughout my search and in all the documents and books I have read, I have attempted to understand the inner souls of our founders, their families, their philosophies, their beliefs and their hopes. It saddens me greatly, that I did not have this book to read prior to starting that great and rewarding adventure. For it confirms what it has taken me a youthful lifetime to find out for myself and to develope an in depth understanding which I believe I have finally arrived at. This book is the quentisential prerequisite to understanding the true American Dream, it's purpose and our founders original intentions in all their thoughts, words and deeds. American youth, parents, administrators, scholars, and politicians need this book to bring them back to the true founders path. That path based upon the realities of their understanding and not the falsehoods of our hypocritical scholars of today. America's God and Country should be required reading in every single school room, every office building, every legal office and should sit on the bench beside every single Judge in this land. Especially the United States Supreme Court whom seem to have completely lost their way, their duty and their limits of interference. For it cast a disgusting shadow over the degeneracy of our Judical, legal and political system which have terribly gone far astray today. I would recommend that this book, "America's God and Country" be the first book some one read prior to embarking upon an exploration of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, the Northwest Ordinance and the Federalist Papers, all essential documents to our heritage. This book will without question, give the reader the preliminary and basic understanding from which all other issues flow. After which a reading of some of those current books by William Bennett and other such authors will make much more sence. Without it's indespensible wisdom the reader has no foundation or superstructure form which to begin. It is the wisdom of the ages inculcated in a single book. A must read for anyone who seeks the truth.

There seems to be endless debate in today's culture about the faith and intentions of America's founders, but Federer has created an easy-to-use reference guide that reveals the truth behind the spin using our founder's own words. This encyclopedia even goes beyond the words of our founders to explore the faith of prominent figures throughout American history.There are very few encyclopedias you can read for enjoyment, but as a lover of history I found this book to be inspiring and encouraging. As the author of "American Psalms: Prayers for the Christian Patriot," I also found it to be a powerful and valuable resource.

I love this book! It has quotes from the founding fathers of our country, from presidents and other statesmen, from scientists and more. History books would have us believe that most of these people did not trust or believe in God, however these quotes tell us otherwise. This book is a great resource for teachers but really for any dedicated citizen of the US. The seller was prompt in shipping the book and the book was in excellent condition when it arrived.

So much history about so many people and events. Great for anyone and especially homeschooling.

This is a great book, I could not put it down. After reading the many quotes from the individuals in our history I have no doubt that our country is a Christian Nation. The people of the United States have overcome many missteps that other countries would never challenge because of the call in the Book to do the right thing. Love your neighbor as thyself.

What a great Heritage of wise founders Americans have. It is too bad that they have ignored much of their wisdom in these days at the alter of political correctness. Every school should be teaching the kind of wisdom that these founders expressed.