"Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government"
- James Madison
About this Quote
In this quote, James Madison is suggesting that religion is much better off without the interference of federal government. He believes that when religious beliefs is delegated grow by itself, it has the ability to maintain its pureness and credibility. Nevertheless, when government gets included, it can potentially corrupt or control the real essence of religious beliefs. Madison may be implying that federal government has its own agenda and may use faith as a tool to control or affect the masses. By keeping faith different from federal government, it can remain a personal and authentic belief system for people. This quote highlights the importance of the separation of church and state in preserving the integrity of both organizations.
This quote is written / told by James Madison between March 16, 1751 and June 28, 1836. He was a famous President from USA.
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