Civics Quote by Otis Moss III

What is held by the whole Church, and that not as instituted by Councils, but as a matter of invariable custom, is rightly held…

— Saint Augustine

'Rights' are granted; 'duties' are enforced. To speak of rights and duties is to think in terms of authority.

— Laurance Labadie

In my judgment it is the duty of Congress, while respecting to the uttermost the conscientious convictions and religious scruples of every citizen, to…

— James A. Garfield

Doctrinal rightness and rightness of ecclesiastical position are important, but only as a starting point to go on into a living relationship - and…

— Francis Schaeffer

In my judgment, while it is the duty of Congress to respect to the uttermost the conscientious convictions and religious scruples of every citizen…

— James A. Garfield

One must observe the proper rites.

— Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“Rites and rituals open hearts and clear minds. They help us embody reverence and allow us to get in touch with our emotions and…

— Ahriana Platten

Government officials have no right to interfere in ecclesiastical matters in a way that undermines or disregards the God-given authority of pastors and elders.

— John MacArthur

The legal system is often a mystery, and we, its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens.

— Henry Miller

The right of the people to a substantive part in the government of the Church is recognized and sanctioned by the apostles in almost…

— Charles Hodge

The saving ordinance of baptism must be administered by one who has proper authority from God.

— David A. Bednar

As to those other things which we hold on the authority, not of Scripture, but of tradition, and which are observed throughout the whole…

— Saint Augustine