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Timeless Wisdom: George Washington Deemed Religion and Morality Essential to Political Prosperity

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Timeless Wisdom: George Washington Deemed Religion and Morality Essential to Political Prosperity
Various historians and statesmen attributed the downfall of the Roman Republic to the decline in religious belief and the accompanying unraveling of morality. "Rome: Ruins of the Forum, Looking Towards the Capitol" by Canaletto, 1742. Public domain
Joshua Charles
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George Washington said something that many modern Americans would find nonsensical—and he did so not in some private document, but in perhaps the most public statement of his career, his Farewell Address published just prior to the end of his presidency.

He said the following:

Joshua Charles
Joshua Charles
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Joshua Charles is a former White House speechwriter for Vice President Mike Pence, a No. 1 New York Times best-selling author, historian, columnist, writer/ghostwriter, and public speaker. His work has been featured or published by numerous outlets. He has published books on topics ranging from the Founding Fathers, to Israel, to the impact of the Bible on human history. He was the senior editor and concept developer of the “Global Impact Bible,” published by the D.C.-based Museum of the Bible in 2017, and is an affiliated scholar of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia. He is a Tikvah and Philos Fellow, and has spoken around the country on topics such as history, politics, faith, and worldview. He is a concert pianist, holds an MA in Government, and a law degree. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaTCharles or visit JoshuaTCharles.com.
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