During almost fifteen centuries has the legal establishment… - James Madison

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During almost fifteen centuries has the legal establishment of Christianity been on trial. What have been its fruits? More or less in all places, pride and indolence in the Clergy, ignorance and servility in the laity, in both, superstition, bigotry and persecution.

James Madison

A Memorial And Remonstrance, On The Religious Rights Of Man: Written In 1784-85 · June 29, 2008 Verified in 2 sources · 1 more available Sign up to see the complete provenance

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James Madison Jr. (16 March 1751 – 28 June 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.

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