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David Daggett: “The language of those who favor the measure is, that religion will take care of itself--that no external aid is…”

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The language of those who favor the measure is, that religion will take care of itself--that no external aid is necessary--that all legislative interference is impious.
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Daggett highlights the argument of those against legislative support for religion, framing it as misguided.

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