[Wildcatk23]

For these men to just come out and say that they was atheist would have ruined their reputation. Jefferson considered himself a deist; he also considered himself a follower of Jesus. This is not a contradiction, in Jefferson's view, because he believed Jesus to be merely human, not divine, and believed the precepts Jesus taught to be deistical. Much of traditional Christianity, Jefferson claimed, was error and corruption added by later followers of Jesus.


I'm majoring in history and plan on becoming a history teacher. I'm loving this conversation.

And if your wondering if im trying to change anyones religion then NO! I would never try and do such a thing. I know that i have a lot to learn in this world and should really be looking for some guidance, i tryed this once, didnt seem to help. In the state of a non believer i have a great life, Love,Family,Work, and just happiness. In the state of a christian i'm lost, a quote from a pastor that comes in every sunday and we talk "Josh you may have everything you ever wanted now and im happy for you, but you cant take it with you when your time is up."