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Boast Quote by Warren G. Harding

“There is no relationship here between Church and State. Religious liberty has its unalterable place, along with civil and human liberty, in the very foundation of the Republic. I hold it [religious intolerance] to be a menace to the very liberties which we boast and cherish.” quote by Warren G. Harding
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“There is no relationship here between Church and State. Religious liberty has its unalterable place, along with civil and human liberty, in the very foundation of the Republic. I hold it [religious intolerance] to be a menace to the very liberties which we boast and cherish.”

Warren G. Harding

About This Quote

Source Speech: Presidential Address, Warren G. Harding, 1921

Religious freedom must remain separate from government, alongside civil and human rights, as a core principle of the nation.

In simple terms: Church and state must stay separate to protect liberty.

Key Takeaway

Protect religious liberty in law and policy.

Themes

religious liberty separation of church and state civil rights

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legislative drafting
  • court cases
  • civic education
  • advocacy campaigns

Key Concepts

constitutional law human rights public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should a pluralistic society handle conflicts between religious practices and civil rights?
  • What limits, if any, should be placed on religious expression in public spaces?
A Different Perspective

Balancing religious freedom with anti‑discrimination goals can be contentious.

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