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So the question is, First, Whether the civil magistrate hath power to force men in things religious to do contrary to their conscience, and if they will not to punish them in their goods, liberties, or lives? this we hold in the negative.

We show deference to the civil authorities when they respect the divine origin of their power and when they serve the people with objective reference to the law of God.

I personally believe, as church law sets out, that sanctions are an absolute last resort, particularly penal sanctions of depriving people of the sacraments.

This is appalling. The idea that a person could be punished because of their religious belief and the idea they might be executed is just beyond belief.

People who commit crimes should be responsible for those crimes. It doesn't matter whether they're priests or ministers or atheists.

All religions accept that there is something called 'criminality.' And criminality cannot be excused by religious fervour.

Christians are increasingly being punished by the government for acting on their sincerely held religious beliefs about marriage that are based on the standard of Scripture.

Wherever there is a settled society, religion is necessary; the laws cover manifest crimes, and religion covers secret crimes.

Too many religious organizations are in the business of enforcing beliefs.

Actions yield result by the ordinance of God as He wills.