The opinions of men are not the object of civil government, nor under its jurisdiction.

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The opinions of men are not the object of civil government, nor under its jurisdiction.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other. –

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Knowing that religion does not furnish grosser bigots than law, I expect little from old judges.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. –

-- Thomas Jefferson

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