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Added some excellent quotes from Jackson on religion and virtue in the American republic.
==Quotes==
==Quotes==
* Referring to the Bible: “That book, Sir, is the Rock upon which our republic rests.”
* Referring to the Bible: “That book, Sir, is the Rock upon which our republic rests.”
* "No people can flourish without true, genuine religion, which expels hypocrisy and deceit from their walks, purifies society, and calls down blessings upon a nation from above."<ref>Andrew Jackson, "Letter to Robert Minns Burton," in "The Papers of Andrew Jackson," Vol. 9 (November 1831), p. 706.</ref>
*"No free government can stand without virtue in the people and a lofty spirit of patriotism."<ref>https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/march-4-1837-farewell-address</ref>
*"It is from within, among yourselves, from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition, and inordinate thirst for power that factions will be formed and liberty endangered. It is against such designs, whatever disguise the actors may assume, that you have especially to guard yourselves."<ref>https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/march-4-1837-farewell-address</ref>
* "There is no real content and happiness in this world but what is produced by the consolations of religion, derived from the promises contained in the Scriptures."<ref>Andrew Jackson, "Letter to Robert Minns Burton," in "The Papers of Andrew Jackson," Vol. 9 (November 1831), p. 706.</ref>
*"True religion is calculated to make us happy not only in this, but in the next and better world, and therefore it was his [General Coffee's] regret that he had not joined the church. It is a profitable admonition to his family, that they may all become members of the church at an early day, for it is in religion alone that we can find consolation for such bereavements as the loss of our dear friend; it is religion alone that ever gives peace to us here and happiness beyond the grave; it is religion alone that can support us in our declining years, when our relish is lost for all sublunary enjoyments."<ref>Andrew Jackson, "Letter to Mrs. Mary Coffee," in "The Life and Times of Andrew Jackson: Soldier--statesman--president," 1:417. </ref>
*"We all know [Moor and Poindexter] never had any moral principle, and when this is the case, such men never can be relied on in maintaining sound political principles—we know that men without moral principle, can always be corrupted by ambitious demagogues and are unworthy of trust by a virtuous people."<ref>Andrew Jackson, "Letter to John Coffee," in "The Papers of Andrew Jackson," Vol. 10, March 1832, p. 160. </ref>
*"I am and I hope always have been a supporter of religion. Virtue is the basis of all republics. It is the sure foundation of temperance & charity which must be possessed by all who are really Christians—and I only lament that there are too many professors, who if judged by their fruit, do not possess it. When temperance and charity prevail, religion must flourish."<ref>Andrew Jackson, "Note on Religion," in "The Papers of Andrew Jackson," Vol. 10, June 1832, p. 322. </ref>
*"Our Government rests upon virtue, its pillars you see are becoming rotten, and unless repaired by the virtue of the people, the fair fabric of liberty must tumble."<ref>Andrew Jackson, "Letter to Squire Grant," in "The Papers of Andrew Jackson," Vol. 6 (Feb. 1825), p. 32. </ref>
==Jefferson - Jackson Dinners==
==Jefferson - Jackson Dinners==