"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." | by: | James Madison
(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President |
Source: | Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments, 1785 |
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