The value expressed by Jefferson in the excerpt is religious freedom. He emphasizes that differing beliefs about the existence of deities do not cause harm to others, highlighting the importance of allowing individuals to hold their own religious views without interference.
The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
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Responses
free speech
self-reliance
religious freedom
limited government
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