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Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. In Query XVII of Notes on the State of Virginia, he clearly outlines the views which led him to play a leading role in the campaign to separate church and state and which culminated in the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom: The rights of conscience we never submitted, we could not submit. We are answerable for them to our God. The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. ... Reason and free enquiry are the only effectual agents against error. Source: monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/jeffersons-religious-beliefs
Posted on: Sun, 04 May 2014 09:44:20 +0000

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