In the middle ages of Christianity opposition to the State opinions was hushed. The consequence was, Christianity became loaded with all the Romish follies. Nothing but free argument, raillery

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, and even ridicule, will preserve the purity of religion. - Thomas Jefferson This quote by Thomas Jefferson suggests that during the Middle Ages, Christianity faced opposition from the State, resulting in an environment of silence and repression. In that era, without open discussions or debates, religious beliefs became influenced by Roman Catholic practices and superstitions. Jefferson argues that the only way to safeguard the integrity of religion is through unrestricted debates and even the use of humor to challenge and critique religious customs, thus preventing the infiltration of irrational beliefs. Free argumentation and satire, he suggests, are essential for maintaining the purity of religious doctrine.

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