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Robert A. Heinlein

It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.

Robert A. Heinlein

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When a group with strong beliefs gains control over the government, it often tries to make its ideas official rules for everyone. This happens because having political power allows them to enforce their views through laws.

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