Quotes for All
As for Republicanism, no analogy could be found for it upon the face of the earth—unless we except the case of the \”prairie dogs,\” an exception which seems to demonstrate, if anything, that democracy is a very admirable form of government—for dogs. Edgar Allan Poe
It is not enough to say we were born to be Republicans, it’s more precise to say Republicanism is part of our DNA. Dolours Price
Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution of your country and the government established under it. Leave evils which exist in some parts of the country, but which are beyond your control, to the all-wise direction of an over-ruling Providence. Perform those duties which are present, plain and positive. Respect the laws of your country. … Read more
One should study the Bible alongside other intellectual traditions – such as British constitutionalism, Enlightenment liberalism, and classical republicanism – in order to truly understand the American founding. Daniel L Dreisbach
Most of what the founders knew about the Hebraic republic, it must be emphasized, they learned from the Bible. These Americans were well aware that ideas like republicanism found expression in traditions apart from the Hebrew experience, and, indeed, they studied these traditions both ancient and modern. Daniel L Dreisbach
The republican model described in the Hebrew Scriptures reassured pious Americans that republicanism was a political system favored by God. Daniel L Dreisbach
The American founders, when framing their governments, looked to the Bible for insights into human nature, civic virtue, social order, political authority and other concepts essential to the establishment of a political society. They saw in Scripture political and legal models – such as republicanism, separation of powers, and due process of law – that … Read more
We profess to be republicans, and yet we neglect the only means of establishing and perpetuating our republican forms of government; that is, the universal education of our youth in the principles of Christianity by means of the Bible; for this divine book, above all others, favors that equality among mankind, that respect for just … Read more
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 … Read more
I have always considered Christianity as the strong ground of republicanism. Benjamin Rush