American University Professor Akbar Ahmed believes the founding fathers meant to integrate Muslims into American society.

Thomas Jefferson Monument: Thomas Jefferson is standing atop the Liberty Bell holding the Declaration of Independence. Surrounding the bell are figures representing Liberty, in front; Justice, in back; Human Freedom, on the right; and Religious Freedom, on the left.

Inscription.
Proclaim Liberty throughtout the land unto the inhabitants thereof —Leviticus XXIV.

This monument to Thomas Jefferson was presented to the people to perpetuate the teachings and examples of the Founders of the Republic.

Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

Religious Freedom of 1776. —God, Jehovah, Brahma, Atman, Ra, Allah, Zeus.

Thomas Jefferson Monument at the Rotunda of the University of Virginia

"A statue at Jefferson's University of Virginia carries a tablet which reads 'Religious Freedom 1786: God, Jehovah, Brahma, Allah... '" he says. "Just think of it, Jefferson owned a Koran and welcomes the believers of Allah (Arabic for God)." Professor Akbar Ahmed quoted in

How America Looks Through Muslim Eyes

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