Books that cannot bear examination, certainly ought not to be established as divine inspiration by penal laws.
John Adams (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797–1801)
Letter (1825-01-23) to Thomas Jefferson
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Adams, John - Letter (1825-01-23) to Thomas Jefferson | WIST Quotations
Books that cannot bear examination, certainly ought not to be established as divine inspiration by penal laws. Complaining about laws, even in America, that punish people for "blasphemy" in doubting elements of the Bible.Dave (WIST Quotations)