The quote I like best of Franklin's that has religious overtones is as follows; " I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that "except the Lord build the house they labour in vain that build it." I firmly believe this." If memory serves me the quote we have to look at today was taken from a lettter Franklin wrote towards the end of his life to a friend that asked his opnion of Jesus. He goes on in the letter to say he is unsure but since he is a good deal closer to the end of the road then the begining he will just wait and see what the truth may be. Unfortunately for Ben if the words of Christ are to be believed that decision must be made on this side of the grave. By not deciding, he decided. As Ben closed the quote from above - I firmly believe this.