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Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Thomas Jefferson quotes about god

American President April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826

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Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear ... Do not be frightened from this inquiry by any fear of its consequences. If it end in a belief that there is no God, you will find incitements to virtue on the comfort and pleasantness you feel in its exercise and in the love of others which it will procure... Thomas Jefferson
Our particular principles of religion are a subject of accountability to our god alone. I enquire after no man's and trouble none with mine; nor is it given to us in this life to know whether yours or mine, our friend's or our foe's, are exactly the right. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the..."
The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy but cannot disjoin them. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time."
The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. Thomas Jefferson
The God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Thomas Jefferson
Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice can not sleep forever: that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events: that it may... Thomas Jefferson
The care of every man's soul belongs to himself. But what if he neglect the care of it? Well what if he neglect the care of his health or his estate, which would more nearly relate to the state. Will the magistrate make a law that he not be poor or sick? Laws provide against injury from others; but not from ourselves. God himself will not save men against their wills. Thomas Jefferson
The Christian god can easily be pictured as virtually the same god as the many ancient gods of past civilizations. The Christian god is a three headed monster cruel vengeful and capricious. If one wishes to know more of this raging three headed beast like god one only needs to look at the caliber of people who say they serve him. They are always of two classes fools and hypocrites. Thomas Jefferson
My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy! Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that..."
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever. Thomas Jefferson
Shake off all fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God, because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson
If the book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it. But, for God's sake, let us freely hear both sides, if we choose. Thomas Jefferson
Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just."
Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against..."
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. Thomas Jefferson

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