Part of the Religious Freedom Homepage, ... James Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments was, and remains, a powerful argument against state supported religion. It was written in 1785, just a few months before the General Assembly passed Jefferson's religious freedom bill.
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Memorial and Remonstrance; Against Religious Assessments; [1785] ... To the Honorable the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia A Memorial and Remonstrance ... We the subscribers, citizens of the said Commonwealth, having taken into serious consideration, a Bill printed by order of the last Session of General...
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As the author of the First Amendment, James Madison's views on religious freedom and church/state separation are as important as those of Thomas Jefferson. Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance was his most decisive and important explanation of his views about religious freedom. ... James Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance...
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We the Subscribers say, that the General Assembly of this Commonwealth have no such authority: And that no effort may be omitted on our part against so dangerous an usurpation, we oppose to it, this remonstrance;
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"Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance was written in opposition to a bill, introduced into the General Assembly of Virginia, to levy a general assessment for the support of teachers of religions. The assessment bill was tabled, and in its place the legislature enacted Jefferson's Bill for Religious Liberty."
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James Madison’s Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments (1785) ... For immediate download: In-depth analysis for $ 4.99!; Article length: 5,217 words; Article author: John A. Ragosta (University of Virginia); Our expert commentary and analysis is perfect for students, ... Author: James Madison...
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( James Madison, "Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments," June 20, 1785; from Jack N. Rakove, ed., James Madison: Writings, New York: Library of America, pp. 29-36. )
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To the Honorable the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia A Memorial and Remonstrance ... The Papers of James Madison. Edited by William T. Hutchinson et al. Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press, 1962--77 (vols. 1--10); Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1977--(vols. 11--).
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