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Quotation from The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom by Thomas Jefferson
“that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of Religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.”
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Enacting clause (Library of Virginia transcription of the enrolled act)
The operative guarantee of the statute, following its prohibition of compelled worship and support.
Citation: "that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of Religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities." — Thomas Jefferson, The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Enacting clause (Library of Virginia transcription of the enrolled act). (id virginia-statute-for-religious-freedom-q5)
Portrait: Rembrandt Peale - Thomas Jefferson, Rembrandt Peale, Public domain.
