“I have sworn upon the altar of God…”

“I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.”

VerifiedOn members of the clergy who sought to establish some form of "official" Christianity in the U.S. government. Letter to Dr. Benjamin Rush (23 September 1800) · evidenceTyranny

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Jefferson, T. (n.d.). I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39797-i-have-sworn-upon-the-altar-of-god/

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Jefferson, Thomas. “I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39797-i-have-sworn-upon-the-altar-of-god/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Jefferson, Thomas. “I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39797-i-have-sworn-upon-the-altar-of-god/.

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