James Madison quote from a book I am reading

Mr. Peter Lillback's great book I am currently reading, "Wall of Misconception" ----> The subtitle of the book is Does the separation of church and state mean the separation of God & Government to give you an idea of what its about. GREAT GREAT READ.

Does this James Madison quote just sum it all up or what?

Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people, by gradual & silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent & sudden usurpations.

(James Madison, Virginia Conventions, June 6, 1788. In Padover, The Complete Madison, 339).