America not founded on religion

The government of the United Sates is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion.
-John Adams
These words were part of a treaty with Tripoli which was ratified by the Senate and supported by the 2nd president of the United States, President John Adams. The words were not actually written by Adams, however. They were written by his predecessor, President George Washington.

When people tell me that America was founded on Christianity, I always like to remind them that our country was founded on slavery and women not being able to vote. And when I ask if they would also like to return to those days, they fall silent.