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Quote from James Madison,

"During almost fifteen centuries the legal establishment of Christianity has been upon trial. What has been its fruits? More or less, in all places, pride and indolence in the clergy; ignorance and servility in the laity, in both, superstition, bigotry, and persecution."



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James Madison (more quotes by James Madison or books by/about James Madison)


(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President

Source:

Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments, 1785

Categories:

Oppression, Religion, Tolerance, Virtue, President, Ignorance

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