Full Idea
Unless there were reason to believe that religious beliefs and practices contribute to morally admirable ways of life, the case for a right to religious liberty would be weakened.
Gist of Idea
The case for religious liberty depends on the religion contributing to a morally good life
Source
Michael J. Sandel (The Limits of Communitarianism [1998], 'Religious')
Book Reference
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Public Philosophy: Essays' [Harvard 2005], p.257
A Reaction
I think many religious people would deny that their religion is primarily moral. (W.Blake: 'If morality is Christianity, then Socrates was the saviour'). Whose concept of a morally good life is Sandel referring to?