So is James Madison's robust anti-clericalism: 'During almost fifteen centuries has the legalestablishment of Christianity been on trial. What has been itsfruits? More or less, in all places, pride and indolence in the clergy;ignorance and servility in the laity; in both, superstition, bigotryand persecution.'

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