"In matters of religion, I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the constitution independent of the powers of the general government. I have therefore undertaken, on no occasion, to prescribe the religious exercises suited to it; but have left them, as the constitution found them, under the direction and discipline of state or church authorities acknowledged by the several religious societies."
- Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1805.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Quote #156: Thomas Jefferson on federalism and the free exercise of religion
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