“I have always considered Christianity as the strong ground of republicanism. The spirit is opposed, not only to the splendor, but even to the very forms of monarchy, and many of its precepts have for their objects republican liberty and equality as well as simplicity, integrity, and economy in government. It is only necessary for republicanism to ally itself to the Christian religion to overturn all the corrupted political and religious institutions of the world.”
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Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush (December 24, 1745 - April 19, 1813) was an influential figure in the American Revolution, serving as a physician, politician, and educator. In 1797, appointed by President Adams, he became the treasurer of the U.S. Mint, a position he held until 1802. more