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I have ever regarded the freedom of religious opinions and worship as equally belonging to every sect.
James Madison
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James Madison
Age: 85 †
Born: 1751
Born: March 16
Died: 1836
Died: June 28
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The better proof of reverence for that holy name would be not to profane it by making it a topic of legislative discussion.
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