Quote by Thomas Jefferson

It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 god

Summary

This quote, famously attributed to Thomas Jefferson, highlights the essence of religious tolerance and freedom of thought. Jefferson argues that someone's differing beliefs or disbelief in gods have no direct negative impact on an individual's personal or physical wellbeing. By implying that religious diversity does not harm him financially or physically, he emphasizes the need for subjective opinions about faith, thus advocating for the acceptance of a pluralistic society where varying religious perspectives can coexist without causing harm to others.

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Religion Unity Tolerance Religious Freedom

By Thomas Jefferson

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