What religion was george washington?

The religious views of George Washington have long been debated. While some of the Founding Fathers, such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Patrick Henry were noted for writing about religion, Washington rarely discussed his religious and philosophical views. read more

When studying the religious beliefs of George Washington, it is difficult to make absolute, concrete conclusions. Depending on the source examined, Washington has been painted in differing lights ranging from a Deist to a believing Christian. read more

President George Washington was an Episcopalian. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, the American province of the Anglican Communion, which is a branch of Christianity, and which is usually classified as Protestant. Washington and the family he was raised in were originally Anglicans. read more

Even in Washington's time, there were many who speculated about George Washington's religious views and practices. Mount Vernon had the chance to speak with Mary V. Thompson, author of "In the Hands of a Good Providence: Religion in the Life of George Washington" about her book and this interesting subject. read more