Let it, then, be henceforth proclaimed to the world, that man's conscience was created free; that he is no longer accountable to his fellow man for his religious opinions, being responsible therefore only to his God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker declares that conscience is free and religious opinion belongs only to God, not society.
- In plain terms
- Your beliefs are yours alone; only God judges them.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect religious freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should judge your beliefs?
- Is conscience absolute?
Another view
Some argue religious beliefs should align with societal norms.
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