Odd how history gets re-written to suite those in power's desire.

For a brief explanation of why only the first part of this sentence is ever (or nearly ever) quoted, have a look here: http://www.wallbuilders.com/libissuesarticles.asp?id=125.

For a more in-depth look, try here: https://archive.org/stream/actspassedatfir00unit#page/42/mode/2up.

Sal McD

This is from the Treaty of Tripoli, written (in part) by John Adams, ratified by the US Senate in 1797.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Tripoli

Michael Eagleson

I've seen this quote a lot, but never a reference. It is such an historically important quote (Christian advocates are continually saying this is a Christian Nation) that we should have the reference of where and when he said or wrote it. Hurd Hutchins

Hurd Hutchins

And yet we tolerate those who pray in schools and tolerate swearing witnesses in with a religious text.

Caleb Griffith