Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness, even the existence of a God, because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. Do not be frightened from this inquiry by any fear of its consequences·neither believe nor reject anything because other persons· have rejected or believed it. Your own reason is the only oracle given you by heaven.

- Thomas Jefferson