A Christian, a Deist, a Turk, and a Jew, have equal rights: they are men and brethren.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All people have equal rights no matter their religion.
- In plain terms
- Christians, Deists, Turks, and Jews are all equal.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith should not determine your rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are rights truly equal?
- Does religion affect rights?
Another view
Equal rights are not always granted in practice.
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Belief is involuntary; nothing involuntary is meritorious or reprehensible. A man ought not to be considered worse or better for his belief.
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