I have ever let others enjoy their religious Sentiments, without reflecting on them for those that appeared to me insupportable and even absurd. All Sects here, and we have a great Variety, have experienced my Good will in assisting them with Subscriptions for building their new Places of Worship, and as I have never opposed any of their Doctrines I hope to go out of the World in Peace with them all.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist

Letter to Ezra Stiles (9 Mar 1790)
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