“In matters of religion, I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the Constitution independent of the powers of the general government. I have therefore undertaken on no occasion to prescribe the religious exercises suited to it; but have left them as the Constitution found them, under the direction and discipline of State or Church authorities acknowledged by the several religious societies.” MatterStatesGovernmentFoundLeftChurchReligiousDisciplineExerciseAuthorityConstitutionIndependentOccasionsSeparation Of Church And State Book:Jefferson on Freedom: Wisdom, Advice, and Hints on Freedom, Democracy, and the American Way Source: Jefferson on Freedom: Wisdom, Advice, and Hints on Freedom, Democracy, and the American Way
“Religion and liberty are inseparable. Religion is voluntary, and cannot, and ought not to be forced. This is a fundamental article of the American creed, without distinction of sect or party. Liberty, both civil and religious, is an American instinct. Such liberty is impossible on the basis of a union of church and state, where the one of necessity restricts or controls the other. It requires a friendly separation, where each power is entirely independent in its own sphere.” StatesChurchReligiousPartyLibertyImpossibleAtheismOughtBasesIndependentFundamentalsUnionsInstinctSeparationDistinctionFriendlyArticlesSpheresCreedsChurch And StateInseparableSects Author:Philip Schaff
“Child! Turn your face to the light, to the science, to the reason, to the truth, to the peace! Child! Be modern, be compassionate, be individual, and be independent! Child! Don't be the man of anyone or any system, don't believe in any religious stories, and don't ever be silent against any oppressor! Child, turn your face to the light and walk towards the light!” MenBelieveChildrenReasonStoriesLightFacesScienceTurnsIndividualPeaceReligiousWalksModernHe ManIndependentSilentDon't BelieveYour FaceCompassionateOppressors Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan