Thomas Jefferson said: "Our

particular principles of religion are a subject of accountability to our

God alone. I inquire after no man's, and trouble none with mine. Nor is

it given to us in this life to know whether yours or mine, our friends'

or our foes', are exactly the right."

Jefferson admired Jesus as

a philosopher but if you ask a docent at Monticello about his religion,

they will tell you he was a Deist.

Benjamin Franklin too admired

Jesus's teachings but had "some doubts as to his divinity."

He chose not to dwell on the question, however, "when I expect soon

an opportunity of knowing the truth with less trouble."

As for Patrick Henry, the author

is right. He was a passionate believer that the nation was founded on

the gospel of Jesus. So much so that in 1784 he proposed a tax to support

Christian sects. It failed, thank God.

I am a regular reader in Fayette

County. Last week's lengthy letter purported to convey "the truth"

to your readers, but they deserve to hear another perspective.

Name withheld by request