Thomas Jefferson's views on religion and Christian doctrines:
A) were very similar to those expressed by Isaac Backus,a Baptist leader.
B) show that he actively sought to stamp out religious worship.
C) indicate he did not believe in a benevolent Creator.
D) demonstrated his rejection of the divinity of Jesus.
E) found widespread acceptance among evangelicals in the new nation.

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Thomas Jefferson was a Deist who rejected the divinity of Jesus and believed in a God who created the universe but did not intervene in human affairs. He edited his own version of the Bible by removing references to miracles and the divinity of Jesus, showing his rejection of Christian doctrines.

Thomas Jefferson's Views on Religion and Christian Doctrines