PHI 3339 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Freedom Of Religion, Alexis De Tocqueville, Establishment Clause
17 Feb 2017
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Specifically speaks about christians; others do not. On same page with washington about virtue, morality being part of the government. Jefferson: begins as a federalist ends as a democratic republican (like madison?) 1800 election (tie-breaker) in house; hamilton argued for jefferson. Acknowledges diversity of opinion; seeks to unite the people. Reminder of what all americans have in common. Calls us to a kind of civil religion. Foregrounds religious liberty as key goal of presidency. Encourages virtue; makes you look to common good. Both jefferson and hamilton contributed to this document. Position of president declaring days of prayer, fasting, etc. He doesn"t suggest supporting a national religion. But he says that if people want it, that"s not totally bad. His duty is to represent the constituents. Tries to mitigate damage that the people demand/cause. Thinks chaplain will be from major sect; funded by gov"t therefore a violation. Established religion is bad for religion, he says.
