Those who quote the "God and the Bible" line, as though it were Washington's own words, need to understand that it is, at best, unverified. At worst, it is a total fabrication, but there is no real evidence of that either. In reality - it is traced back to an 1835 biography by James K. Paulding. He may have read these words in some diary of Washington's, or some personal account given by another who heard George say it. His writings were massive and not all are digitized yet so as to do a keyword search. Although it sounds like something he might say, the simple truth at this point is - WE JUST DON'T KNOW. Both the secularists and theocrats need to stop fighting over it. There is plenty in what we do have to show his faith in God and his conviction that the Supreme Being is never disrespected without consequences. I must say, the words in the opening paragraph of his Thanksgiving Proclamation are the sentiments of no agnostic: Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.