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This paper explores the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Quakerism, emphasizing Jefferson's view on religious tolerance and individual moral accountability. It contrasts Quakerism's simplicity and its strict demands on members with Jefferson's viewing of religion as an individual moral pursuit rather than a sectarian system. The analysis highlights Jefferson's admiration for the Quaker principle of personal responsibility in one's relationship with God, as well as his critiques of the politicization of Christianity.
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