The religion of Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Christianity, Presidents--Religious life, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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Robert Bolt examines Theodore Roosevelt’s religious life and details some of Roosevelt’s beliefs by quoting extensively from his writings. Bolt contends that Roosevelt believed in a Christianity that emphasized service and works over dogma, rules, and regulations. He asserts that Roosevelt looked to the Bible, especially the King James version, for guidance, and that Roosevelt felt that people should attend a church. Bolt argues that Roosevelt believed that morality was necessary to the functioning of a republic, and he felt that the nation’s foreign policy should emphasize achieving justice and righteousness over maintaining peace.
A photograph of Roosevelt in a dynamic speaking pose appears on the last page of the article.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
1993
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
No permission is required from the Theodore Roosevelt Association to use items in the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal collection for educational purposes. For permissions, contact William Tilchin at (516) 921-6319 or by email at wnt@bu.edu.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The religion of Theodore Roosevelt. [December 4, 1993]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o307903. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Bolt, Robert, 1930-2020. The religion of Theodore Roosevelt. [4 Dec. 1993]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o307903.
APA:
Bolt, Robert, 1930-2020.: , [1993, December 4]. The religion of Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o307903.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
