just felt it necessary to issue this warning, as a historian, that quotes do not equal views or historical perspective. I could recommend Daniel J. Boorstin's The National Experience (1965), the second volume of his trilogy of American history. Digest that, then come back here and formulate your conclusions in your own words, then have a real debate.
Thats why I posted the case before the court about trying to open a schol that didnt teach the bible. They found it to be unconstitutional to do so. Theres is not a shred of doubt in my mind that the founding fathers thought this was and intended this nation to stay a christain nation. Jefferson and Madison, two who were claimed to be Diests actually held church in the halls of congress every sunday during their time in office.

I would recomend Original intent of you want to learn more on the topic.