Quote by James Madison

And I have no doubt that every new example will succeed, as every past one has done, in showing that religion and Government will both exist in greater purity, the less they are mixed together.

And I have no doubt that every new example will succeed, as

Summary

This quote suggests that separating religion and government leads to their improvement. It points out that throughout history, when religion and government have been less intertwined, they have both exhibited greater purity. The implication is that mixing religion and government often leads to corruption or dilution of their true essence. The quote implies that keeping these two entities separate allows them to function more effectively and maintain their own distinct principles and values.

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Government

By James Madison

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