America Quote by George Washington

“To make a start, it should give away all its property to those in need. The clergy must live solely on the free-will offerings…

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

I do deeply deplore, of the sake of the cause, the prevalent notion, that the clergy must be had, either by persuasion or by…

— Anonymous

The Church is her true self only when she exists for humanity. As a fresh start, she should give away all her endowments to…

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Rulers who wished to subvert the public liberty, may have found an established Clergy convenient auxiliaries. A just Government instituted to secure & perpetuate…

— James Madison

Religious institutions that use government power in support of themselves and force their views on persons of other faiths, or of no faith, undermine…

— Thomas Jefferson

Erecting the 'wall of separation between church and state'... is absolutely essential in a free society.

— Thomas Jefferson

Issues like immigration, police brutality, and other onerous laws put in place by local and state governments are prime avenues for active clergy to…

— Anthea Butler

I don't think religious groups should be allowed to apply for federal funds to start new ministries they have not been doing before the…

— Jerry Falwell

Benefit of clergy: Half-rate on the railroad.

— Mark Twain

Religious freedom is foundational for our country, and we must lead on religious freedom as an example in America.

— Steve Daines

The Church expects that each of us carry a share of the burden of leadership. There is no paid clergy. The work is done…

— Gordon B. Hinckley

Clergy are men as well as other folks.

— Henry Fielding