While we are contending for our own Liberty, we should be very cautious of violating the Rights of Conscience in others, ever considering that God alone is the Judge of the Hearts of Men, and to him only in this Case, they are answerable.

George Washington (1732-1799) American military leader, Founding Father, US President (1789-1797)
Letter to Col. Benedict Arnold (14 Sep. 1775)

 
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