I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
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Our fathers founded the first secular government that was ever founded in this world. Recollect that. The first secular government - the first government that said every church has exactly the same rights and no more; every religion has the same rights, and no more.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the significance of secular government in ensuring equal rights for all religions.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll highlights the foundational importance of secular governance, which guarantees that all religions are treated equally under the law. This approach was revolutionary as it ensured that no particular faith held dominion over another, fostering a society based on the principles of equality and freedom of belief.
Themes
SecularGovernmentEqualityReligionFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
Citing this quote in a discussion about the importance of secularism in government.
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