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Thomas Jefferson

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

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Having different religious views is helpful because it allows various groups to check and challenge each other's beliefs and practices. This mutual oversight helps prevent any one group from becoming too extreme or mistaken.

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