The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God and that there is no force of law in public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence. If "thou shall not covet" and "thou shall not steal" are not commandments of heaven, they must be made inviolable precepts in every society before it can be civilized or made free. What stance does Adams take on religion and law?
A)religious beliefs are the most sacred and should have the greatest force of law
B)some beliefs and rules, whether based in religion, are necessary for a society to be civilized
C)religious beliefs make a society free and civilized
D)rules and beliefs based on religion lead to anarchy and an uncivilized society

John Adams view on religion and law was that "some beliefs and rules, whether based in religion, are necessary for a society to be civilized"

Who was John Adams?

John Adams was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the 2nd president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.

What was his views on religion and law?

John Adams described himself as a church going animal. Adams claimed that statesmen "may plan and speculate for Liberty, but it is Religion and Morality alone, which can establish the Principles upon which Freedom can securely stand." In a letter, Adams tells Jefferson that "Without Religion this World would be Something not fit to be mentioned in polite Company, I mean Hell."

Hence, option B is correct.

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