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Atheism Quote by Warren G. Harding

“In the experiences of a year of the Presidency, there has come to me no other such unwelcome impression as the manifest religious intolerance which exists among many of our citizens. I hold it to be a menace to the very liberties we boast and cherish.” quote by Warren G. Harding
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“In the experiences of a year of the Presidency, there has come to me no other such unwelcome impression as the manifest religious intolerance which exists among many of our citizens. I hold it to be a menace to the very liberties we boast and cherish.”

Warren G. Harding

About This Quote

Source Speech: State of the Union Address, 1921

He observes that religious intolerance among citizens threatens fundamental freedoms.

In simple terms: Intolerance harms liberty.

Key Takeaway

Address intolerance to protect liberty.

Themes

freedom religion intolerance citizenship

Mood

concerned serious

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • community building
  • policy making

Key Concepts

civil rights social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies balance religious diversity with unity?
  • What policies reduce religious bias?
A Different Perspective

Intolerance may be rooted in deep cultural fears.

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