Quote of the day: Thomas Jefferson on federalism and the free exercise of religion
In matters of religion, I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the constitution independent of the powers of the general government. I have therefore undertaken, on no occasion, to prescribe the religious exercises suited to it; but have left them, as the constitution found them, under the direction and discipline of state or church authorities acknowledged by the several religious societies.
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Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1805.
2 comments:
I'm just listening to this exc podcast with legal scholar Matthew Franck as you posted this
http://www.researchonreligion.org/religion-politics/matthew-franck-on-the-hobby-lobby-court-case
All the history of the relevant court decisions of the past 50 years, and a great overview of the coming SC decision on Obamacare vs. religious freedom.
Thanks, Tom. I will give it a listen once I get my desk work done this week!
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