It is certainly no part of religion to compel religion.

Sed nec religionis est cogere religionem

Tertullian

Ad Scapulam

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Topic

Freedom of religion Religion

Author

Tertullian

Source

Ad Scapulam

Genre

Religious literature

Language

Latin

Time

217 210s 3rd century

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

Early Christian Theologian Christian Writer

From

Tunisia Africa Roman Empire

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Tertullian. Ad Scapulam [To Scapula]. c. 217, ch. 2.

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Time
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Lucius Cassius Longinus Ravilla

Author

Cicero
Source
Pro Milone
Statement Type
Question
Language
Latin
Time
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