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That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer, on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.

How does Jefferson feel about a person’s religious opinions?

only faithful followers of religion have suffered or argued their beliefs
all men are free to have beliefs, but arguing for those beliefs publicly could result in restraint or enforcement of law
people will not be forced to have a religious belief but are free to follow their own
certain religious beliefs are more favorable than others

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people will not be forced to have a religious belief but are free to follow their own

Jefferson says no one should be compelled, punished, or burdened for their religious opinions and that all are free to profess and argue their beliefs without affecting their civil rights.