Thursday, March 26, 2020
Freedom of Religion
Cassiodorus, Variae 10.26.4 (King Theodahad to Emperor Justinian, anno 535; tr. S.J.B. Barnish):
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Indeed, I do not presume to exercise judgement in those cases where I have no special mandate. For, since the Deity allows various religions to exist, I do not dare to impose one alone.
earum siquidem rerum iudicium non praesumimus, unde mandatum specialiter non habemus. nam cum divinitas patiatur diversas religiones esse, nos unam non audemus imponere.
