Whether Americans want to believe it or not, America was founded on Christian principles. The original quote is "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness" So it is true that the quote above was spliced but the original still rings true and mean the same thing. Washington new his stuff.