[”we are free only within the scope of a Judaeo Chrstian foundation...”]
“ALMIGHTY GOD HATH CREATED THE MIND FREE All attempts to influence it by temporal punishments or burthens are a departure from the plan of the holy author of our religion No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship or ministry or shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief, but all men shall be free to profess and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion.”
—Thomas Jefferson
“All attempts to influence it (the mind) by temporal punishments or burthens are a departure from the plan of the holy author of our religion ...”
If that is really what Jefferson meant - I agree..holy author - the Lord Jesus Christ.Jefferson’s actions speak loudly. He gave land to Indian missionaries, installed chaplains on the government payroll, and provided for the punishment of disrespectful and blasphemous soldiers.
Jefferson was not referring to paganism wiccanism or especially mohamedanism. That includes “pagans”. And he was not demanding that public monies be used to build pagan “prayer” circles.