< No. He was a devout Christian
At his inauguration, he kneeled before the Bible and kissed it.
Immediately, Chancellor Livingston administered the Oath of Office to Washington. When the oath was completed, Washington added the phrase, "I swear, so help me God!" and, bending down, kissed the open Book.
http://www.fcassociates.com/id27.htm
http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/revolution/resignation.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Inaugural_Bible
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