That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence; and therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience; and that it is the duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
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Article XVI, Ratified in Virginia on June 12, 1776
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Categories: | Religion, Duty, Creation, Reason, Conviction, Force, Violence, Conscience, Christianity, Forbearance, Love, Charity, Constitution |
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