The Deist; Or, Moral Philosopher: Being an Impartial Inquiry After Moral and Theological Truths; Selected from the Writings of the Most Celebrated Authors in Ancient and Modern Times ...Richard Carlile R. Carlile, 1819 - Free thought |
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... opinions contradicted . We are not divines ; our disputes are of a nature to terminate amicably ; they in no way resemble those of the apostles of supersti- tion , who endeavour to overreach each other by cap- tious arguments , and who ...
... opinions contradicted . We are not divines ; our disputes are of a nature to terminate amicably ; they in no way resemble those of the apostles of supersti- tion , who endeavour to overreach each other by cap- tious arguments , and who ...
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... opinions , which , let theologists say what they will , are much less sure than the invariable rules of good sense . In fact , it is certain , that man is a social being , who in all things seeks his own happiness ; that he does good ...
... opinions , which , let theologists say what they will , are much less sure than the invariable rules of good sense . In fact , it is certain , that man is a social being , who in all things seeks his own happiness ; that he does good ...
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... opinions . If it be said that all govern- ments think it their interest to support religious preju- dices , and manage the clergy through policy , although they themselves are undeceived ; I answer , that it is easy to convince ...
... opinions . If it be said that all govern- ments think it their interest to support religious preju- dices , and manage the clergy through policy , although they themselves are undeceived ; I answer , that it is easy to convince ...
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... opinions the most monstrous , as it accustoms the body to atti- tudes the most uneasy . All that has long existed appears sacred to the eyes of man ; they think it sacri- lege to examine things stamped with the seal of anti- quity ...
... opinions the most monstrous , as it accustoms the body to atti- tudes the most uneasy . All that has long existed appears sacred to the eyes of man ; they think it sacri- lege to examine things stamped with the seal of anti- quity ...
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... opinions ; besides , the fear of death then renders an examination , over which terror commonly presides , very liable to sus- picion . Thus , religious opinions , once received , maintain their ground , through a long succession of ...
... opinions ; besides , the fear of death then renders an examination , over which terror commonly presides , very liable to sus- picion . Thus , religious opinions , once received , maintain their ground , through a long succession of ...
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Page 61 - And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
Page 43 - Immanuel. Butter and honey shall he eat, That he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, The land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.
Page 62 - And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee : therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Page 35 - That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Page 62 - And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Page 45 - So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Page 45 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars ; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity ; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth...
Page 53 - Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet. Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.