If government can answer for individuals at the day of judgment, let men be controlled by it in religious matters; otherwise let men be free.

John Leland (1754-1841) American Baptist minister, civil libertarian
The Connecticut Dissenters Strong Box, #1 (1802)

 
Added on 27-May-09 | Last updated 18-May-09
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