All state obligations are against the conscience of a Christian: the oath of allegiance, taxes, law proceedings and military service. (Leo Tolstoy)

All state obligations are against the conscience of a Christian: the oath of allegiance, taxes, law proceedings and military service.

Leo Tolstoy

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