William O. DouglasWilliam O. Douglas, (1898-1980), U. S. Supreme Court Justice

William O. Douglas Quote

“Heresy trials are foreign to our Constitution. Men may believe what they cannot prove. They may not be put to the proof of their religious doctrines or beliefs. Religious experiences which are as real as life to some may be incomprehensible to others.”

William O. DouglasWilliam O. Douglas
~ William O. Douglas

United States v. Ballard, 1963

Ratings and Comments


Robert, Sarasota

After yesterday, this is a good follow up.

E Archer, NYC

Which is why 'religion' should always be an open dialogue rather than absolute 'truth'.

warren, olathe

correct

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