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Established churches have upheld tyranny and never guarded the people's liberties
Drawn from what James Madison said
What James Madison actually said
- James Madison American statesman (1751 to 1836)
In some instances they have been seen to erect a spiritual tyranny on the ruins of civil authority; in many instances they have been seen upholding the thrones of political tyranny; in no instance have they been seen the guardians of the liberties of the People.
Where this was said
↗A Memorial and Remonstrance (written 1784-1785; 1828 printing)en.wikisource.org
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