He who made all men hath made the truths necessary to human happiness obvious to all. Our forefathers threw off the yoke of Popery in religion; for you is reserved the honor of leveling the popery of politics. They opened the Bible to all, and maintained the capacity of every man to judge for himself in religion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adams argues that truths for happiness are obvious to all, comparing political reform to religious reform by opening access to judgment.
- In plain terms
- Just as people gained freedom to judge religion, they should judge politics for themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone has the right and ability to judge matters for themselves.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust your own judgment?
- How is politics like religion?
Another view
Not everyone has equal access to education to form judgments.
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