The excerpt from Thomas Jefferson expresses the value of religious freedom. Jefferson emphasizes that individuals should be free to hold their own beliefs about the existence of gods without it causing harm to others, highlighting the importance of personal belief systems in the context of a free society.
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. Use the excerpt to answer the question. Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
1. Free speech
2.self reliance
3.religious freedom
4.limited government
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