In his Farewell Address, what views does Washington express about the role of morality and religion in the life of a nation? What is his opinion about the relationship between
morality and religion? Cite textual evidence to support your responses. Your response
should be thorough and at least one paragraph in length

In his Farewell Address, President Washington said goodbye to political life with a message to American citizens, in which he sought to express his values and vision about the future of the nation. Thus, in this address he referred to different topics, including questions of religion and morality.

In this way, Washington defended the idea that religion should become the fundamental pillar that governs the moral foundations of society, to lead it to a harmony and peace that would guarantee the happiness and well-being of the inhabitants. He believed that religion was the best alternative to guarantee access to the natural rights on which the American independence movement was based: life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness.

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