The day that this country ceases to be free for irreligion it will cease to be free for religion — except for the sect that can win political power.

Robert H. Jackson (1892-1954) US Supreme Court Justice (1941-54), lawyer, jurist, politician
Zorach v. Clauson, 343 U.S. 306 (1952) [dissent]

 
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