Which U.S. President created his own version of the New Testament Gospels? Answer: Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) was known for many things—politics, philosophy, even archaeology—but one thing he shied away from was religion. The Founding Father and third U.S. President rarely spoke publicaly about his religious beliefs for fear they would become fodder for rivals and the press. Thankfully, Jefferson’s personal writings were passed down by his family, and many of his thoughts on religion have been preserved in memoirs. One of the more unique expressions of his religious ideas was his book The Life and Morals of Jesus […]