“The religious issue was dragged out, and stirred up flames of hatred and intolerance. Clergymen, mobilizing their heaviest artillery of thunder and brimstone, threatened Christians with all manner of dire consequences if they should vote for the 'in fidel' from Virginia. This was particularly true in New England, where the clergy stood like Gibraltar against Jefferson.” HatredIntoleranceClergyInfidelClergymenThomas JeffersonJeffersonBrimstoneGibraltar Book:Jefferson: A Great American's Life and ideas Source: Jefferson: A Great American's Life and ideas