Our civil rights have no dependence upon our religious opinions more than our opinions in physics or geometry.

Summary

This quote suggests that one's religious beliefs should not determine their civil rights, just as opinions in subjects like physics or geometry do not impact one's entitlement to civil rights. It highlights the importance of separating personal religious views from the rights and equal treatment individuals receive within a society. In the context of civil rights, the quote reinforces the idea that everyone should be entitled to equal treatment and protection under the law, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof.

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