James Madison Quote

"Whilst we assert a freedom
to embrace, to profess, and to observe
the Religion which we believe to be of divine origin,
we cannot deny an equal freedom to choose
minds who have not yet yielded
to the evidence which has convinced us."

by:	James Madison (1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President
Source:	Memorials and Remonstrances, 1785
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Categories:	Conscience, Faith, Free Thought, President, Reason, Religion, Respect, Skepticism, Wisdom
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This is the essence of respect and tolerance. I wish fundamentalists of all faiths would embrace this sentiment.  -- E Archer, NYC      1
... nor can we deny you your freedom to follow a path other than the one we see as the more valid one... a two way street with many many paths...  -- Anonymous, Reston, VA US      1
-- Alexander Hamilton
I was OK with this until after the word freedom...  -- Anonymous
-- Milous Ford, Murray, Ky.
-- Anonymous
Excellent example of holding dearly to your own beliefs while respecting and protecting other, even if different, beliefs.  -- Donald G. Cramer, Port Angeles, WA      2
Perfect example of the basis of true Christian thought...  -- Logan, Memphis, TN      2
The evidence is there for those that have eyes to see and ears to hear. The law of nature and of nature's God defines the here subject matter (freedom). The occupying statist theocracy infesting this land has rejected the quote's referenced freedom. Most other religions (inclusive of atheism, humanism, and a majority of extra human beliefs, etc.) also reject the freedom that is natural to nature.  -- Mike, Norwalk      1

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