No men, nor number of men upon earth, hath power or authority to rule over men's consciences in religious matters.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Civil authorities have no right to control individual religious beliefs.
- In plain terms
- No one should have power over your conscience or faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect freedom of conscience from state interference.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does authority end and conscience begin?
- Who guards belief?
Another view
It does not address conflicts between religious and civil laws.
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