“The most numerous objects of legislation belong to the States. Those of the National Legislature [are] but few.” StatesObjectsLegislationLegislature Book:The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: 1755-1794 Source: The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: 1755-1794
“In our laws...by the oath which they prescribe, we appeal to the Supreme Being so to deal with us hereafter as we observe the obligation of our oaths. The Pagan world...are without the mighty influence of this principle which is proclaimed in the Christian system.” WorldChristianLawDealsPrinciplesInfluenceSupremeObligationAppealsOathPaganHereafterSupreme Being Author:Rufus King
“This is the law of God by which He makes His way known to man and is paramount to all human control.” MenWayHumansLawKnownParamount Author:Rufus King
“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.” WholeLawMankindCreatorAll TimeGlobesBinding Author:Rufus King
“I never liked the Hierarchy of the Church-an equality in the teacher of Religion, and a dependence on the people, are republican sentiments-but if the Clergy combine, they will have their influence on Government” PeopleIfsGovernmentChurchTeacherInfluenceRepublicanSentimentsDependenceHierarchyChurch And StateSeparation Of Church And StateFounding Fathers ChristianClergyFounding Fathers ReligionSeparation Between Church And StateFounding Fathers Anti ReligionChristian Father Book:The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: 1755-1794 Source: The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: 1755-1794
