“You
think that others, too, are gods, whom we know to be devils. However,
it is a fundamental human right, a privilege of nature, then every
man should worship according to his own convictions: one man's
religion neither harms nor helps another man. It is assuredly no part
of religion to compel religion – to which free will and not force
should lead us – the sacrificial victims even being required of a
willing mind. You will render no real service to your gods by
compelling us to sacrifice.” Tertullian, To Scapula, 2, ANF
3:105
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