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Jon Meacham

The power of the American system of republicanism lies in its capacity to allow religious belief to be a competing, not a controlling, factor in American life.

Jon Meacham

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The strength of the American republican system comes from its ability to let religion influence society without letting it dominate or dictate government decisions. This balance ensures that religious views are one of many voices shaping public life, rather than the sole authority.

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