Break Quote by Roger Williams
“A false worship will not hurt the civil state if the worshipper breaks no civil law.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution, 1644
Worship that stays within legal bounds does not threaten civil order, separating religious practice from state law.
In simple terms: Legal worship doesn’t harm the state.
Key Takeaway
Respect legal limits on religious expression.
Themes
religion
law
civil liberty
separation of church and state
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
cautious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public policy
- religious gatherings
- legal disputes
- community harmony
Key Concepts
natural rights
social contract
tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- Should all religious practices be subject to civil law?
- How do we balance freedom with public order?
A Different Perspective
If worship influences politics, it can still destabilize society.
![“This scripture [Romans 13:1-6] is wrested from the scope of God's Spirit, and the nature of the place, and cannot truly be interpreted to mean that the power of the civil magistrate may be exercised in spiritual or soul matters.” quote by Roger Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/064/roger-williams-11064_bible_this-scripture-romans-13-1-6-is-wrested_512308.jpg)
