“In such a performance you may lay the foundation of national happiness only in religion, not by leaving it doubtful "whether morals can exist without it," but by asserting that without religion morals are the effects of causes as purely physical as pleasant breezes and fruitful seasons.”
This book compiles a series of letters exchanged between individuals over a period of two decades, offering insights into the personal lives and social dynamics of the time. more
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