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... have leisure enough to examine the subject for themselves with that attention which it requires . In this work are given the ideas which have proved satisfactory to my own mind — if they should become equally so to others , the end of.
... have leisure enough to examine the subject for themselves with that attention which it requires . In this work are given the ideas which have proved satisfactory to my own mind — if they should become equally so to others , the end of.
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... given by Revelation - The Efficacy it acquires by engaging our Feelings - All Religions formed on this Principle - Communication with God , an Idea natural to Man - Argument as to the possible Design of the Almighty - Christian Religion ...
... given by Revelation - The Efficacy it acquires by engaging our Feelings - All Religions formed on this Principle - Communication with God , an Idea natural to Man - Argument as to the possible Design of the Almighty - Christian Religion ...
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... given to the men of science an higher ascendancy over the public mind , than they have been invested with elsewhere . There , as we may expect then , the very evils we are speaking of will be more apparent , and the cause of truth ...
... given to the men of science an higher ascendancy over the public mind , than they have been invested with elsewhere . There , as we may expect then , the very evils we are speaking of will be more apparent , and the cause of truth ...
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... given to every individual , from the nature of our political constitution , which has enabled us to withstand any general attempts to subvert our ancient faith . In the general literature of the day , there are very few instances where ...
... given to every individual , from the nature of our political constitution , which has enabled us to withstand any general attempts to subvert our ancient faith . In the general literature of the day , there are very few instances where ...
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... means to punish . We may quote the words of this pamphlet : “ In the first place it is evident that God has not given these lights to all men , for some re- gard as enormous sins what others look upon as trifles 26 D'ALEMBERT .
... means to punish . We may quote the words of this pamphlet : “ In the first place it is evident that God has not given these lights to all men , for some re- gard as enormous sins what others look upon as trifles 26 D'ALEMBERT .
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