In 1776, every European American, with the exception of about 2,500 Jews,
identified himself or herself as a Christian. Moreover, approximately 98
percent of the colonists were Protestants, with the remaining 1.9
percent being Roman Catholics.[3]. Anti-Federalist critics of the
proposed Constitution warned that abolishing religious tests would allow
Jews, Catholics, and Quakers—even “pagans, deists, and Mahometans
[Muslims]”—to hold federal office, perhaps even to dominate the new
national government.
identified himself or herself as a Christian. Moreover, approximately 98
percent of the colonists were Protestants, with the remaining 1.9
percent being Roman Catholics.[3]. Anti-Federalist critics of the
proposed Constitution warned that abolishing religious tests would allow
Jews, Catholics, and Quakers—even “pagans, deists, and Mahometans
[Muslims]”—to hold federal office, perhaps even to dominate the new
national government.
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