More from Thomas Jefferson

  1. Christianity neither is, nor ever was, a part of the common law.
  2. A lively and lasting sense of filial duty is more effectually impressed on the mind of a son or daughter by reading King Lear, than by all …
  3. The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.
  4. All persons shall have full and free liberty of religious opinion; nor shall any be compelled to frequent or maintain any religious institu…
  5. No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms [within his own lands].
  6. In the middle ages of Christianity opposition to the State opinions was hushed. The consequence was, Christianity became loaded with all th…
  7. Compulsion in religion is distinguished peculiarly from compulsion in every other thing. I may grow rich by art I am compelled to follow, I…
  8. Locke denies toleration to those who entertain opinions contrary to those moral rules necessary for the preservation of society; as for ins…

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