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There are many, many quotes attributed to the founders that would seem to allude to many of them leaning toward a Christian faith of their own, or at least adherence to a Christian philosophy - far too many to list, but a couple of them.....
John Adams - "I have examined all religions, as well as my narrow sphere, my straightened means, and my busy life, would allow; and the result is that the Bible is the best Book in the world. It contains more philosophy than all the libraries I have seen."
Alexander Hamilton (On July 12, 1804 at his death) “I have a tender reliance on the mercy of the Almighty, through the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am a sinner. I look to Him for mercy; pray for me.”
John Jay - “ Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.”
Thomas Jefferson - "I am a real Christian, that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus."
James Madison - “ We’ve staked our future on our ability to follow the Ten Commandments with all of our heart.”
The list of such quotes is virtually endless. I would believe that from such quotes it is not unreasonable to assert that Christianity was the faith of a large portion of the founding fathers and that it came into play in the documents they were creating (though some of the quotes are indeed dated after the Constitution was written).
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