Question

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.

According to Jefferson, how should religion be considered when it comes to a person’s status in the community?

religious beliefs should not affect a person’s standing in the community
people with certain religious beliefs should have a higher standing in society
people with certain religious beliefs should have a lower standing in society
religious beliefs should diminish a person’s standing in the community

Answer 1

religious beliefs should not affect a person’s standing in the community

Jefferson explicitly says religion "shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities," so religious opinions must not change a person's civil status.