Abraham Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“To discriminate against a thoroughly upright citizen because he belongs to some particular church, or because, like Abraham Lincoln, he has not avowed his allegiance to any church, is an outrage against the liberty of conscience, which is one of the foundations of American life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Roosevelt’s “Freedom of Conscience” address, 1905
Discriminating against someone for their religious affiliation violates core American values of liberty and conscience.
In simple terms: Religious discrimination breaches freedom.
Key Takeaway
Defend religious liberty for all.
Themes
religion
freedom
civil rights
equality
law
Mood
serious
inspirational
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- court cases
- public policy
- workplace diversity
- education curricula
Key Concepts
constitutional law
human rights
separation of church and state
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies protect both freedom of conscience and public order?
- What legal safeguards best prevent religious bias?
A Different Perspective
Balancing religious liberty with other rights can be complex.
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