Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendency of one sect over another.

I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to b

Summary

This quote expresses support for religious freedom and opposes any attempts to establish one religious sect as dominant over others through legal means. It emphasizes the belief that all individuals should have the right to practice their chosen religion without any form of discrimination or preference given to a particular faith. The quote advocates for equality and the absence of religious bias in the legal and social context.

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Freedom Religion

By Thomas Jefferson

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