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Originally Posted by B-rett
This theocracy did not last, however, it ended before the American Revolution began. The Founding Fathers hated this theocracy so much that they set up a government that forbade state recognition of religion
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On 1780 Mass. Constitution/1784 NH Constitution:
"Massachusetts constitution of 1780 explicitly recognized the providence of God while 'imploring His discretion' in framing a government derived from the people. New Hampshire in 1784 based all 'due subjection' to government upon 'morality and piety, rightly grounded on evangelical principles.'"
"...Maryland made no explicit mention of God's blessings [in the constitution], but all requiring officeholders to be Christians..."
(example of theocracy after US Declaration of Independence)