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“And I have no doubt that every new example will succeed, as every past one has done, in showing that religion and Government will both exist in greater purity, the less they are mixed together.” quote by James Madison
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“And I have no doubt that every new example will succeed, as every past one has done, in showing that religion and Government will both exist in greater purity, the less they are mixed together.”

James Madison

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Source Speech: Private Correspondence, 1820

Madison argues that religion and government thrive when kept separate, preserving each's purity.

In simple terms: Separate religion and government stay pure.

Key Takeaway

Keep church and state apart.

Themes

separation purity government religion politics

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • public discourse
  • constitutional debates

Key Concepts

Secularism social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does mixing affect each institution?
  • Can purity be maintained without interaction?
A Different Perspective

Too much separation can weaken moral guidance in society.

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