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They will be protected in the worship of God according to the dictates of their consciences, but they will not be permitted to violate the laws under the cloak of religion.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “They will be protected in the worship of God according to the dictates of their consciences, but they will not be…”
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Grant affirmed the protection of religious worship while insisting that illegal practices disguised as religion would not be allowed.
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