The Constitution of the United States is one of the most important documents in human history.

The 1st Amendment promises citizens certain fundamental rights that most people throughout the world and throughout time, have not had.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Throughout America’s adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace; to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among peoples and among nations. To strive for less would be unworthy of a free and religious people.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

President Eisenhower reminds the people of the purposes of America’s adventure in free government.

From President Eisenhower’s Farewell Address
January 17, 1961

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Thomas Jefferson shares his views about the role of government in dealing with truth and error. He was writing specifically about how governments have dealt with religions, but the argument could be applied to many areas.

From “Notes on the State of Virginia.”

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.”
Thomas Jefferson

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