Quote by Thomas Jefferson

To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.

To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of idea

Summary

This quote argues that it is both morally wrong and oppressive to force an individual to financially support the spread of ideas they fundamentally disagree with and find repulsive. It suggests that compelling someone to fund the propagation of ideas contradictory to their own beliefs is an act of sin and tyranny, as it infringes on their freedom of conscience and supports ideas that they find morally objectionable. The quote highlights the importance of respecting individual beliefs and the necessity of freedom of choice when it comes to supporting ideological causes.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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