In at least 150 words, compare thomas jefferson views on religion as put forth in the virginia statue for religious freedom to his views on government from the declaration of independence.

Thomas Jefferson is one of the most renowed thinkers in American history. Jefferson was greatly influenced by the ideas of Enlightenment and the French Revolution. He believed people had inalienable rights that the state needed to protect, as well as respect. These rights included those of equality, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. He discusses these topics both on the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence. When he discusses freedom, this includes freedom of religion, which is one of the most important protections offered by the Constitution.

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