Every man must give account of himself to God, and therefore every man ought to be at liberty to serve God in a way that he can best reconcile to his conscience. 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
Right of Conscience Inalienable

 
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