The semi-sceptic; or, The common sense of religion considered |
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... suppose themselves in any way equal to maintain it . We see in every instance around us there , the eagerness of would - be persuaded minds to pursue every sha- dow of a reason that can fortify them against the constantly recurring ...
... suppose themselves in any way equal to maintain it . We see in every instance around us there , the eagerness of would - be persuaded minds to pursue every sha- dow of a reason that can fortify them against the constantly recurring ...
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... suppose , then , that on a sudden a question is started by the sceptic- they have no reply ; it is needless to oppose a habit of belief to force of argument , for it cannot in any way defend itself ; it may be strong rooted enough ...
... suppose , then , that on a sudden a question is started by the sceptic- they have no reply ; it is needless to oppose a habit of belief to force of argument , for it cannot in any way defend itself ; it may be strong rooted enough ...
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... suppose it possible that a writer of the ingenuity and acuteness which D'Alembert really possessed , should mistake notions like these , engendered by peculiarities of habit , of climate , of institutions , or even of superstitions ...
... suppose it possible that a writer of the ingenuity and acuteness which D'Alembert really possessed , should mistake notions like these , engendered by peculiarities of habit , of climate , of institutions , or even of superstitions ...
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... suppose a degree of fairness and equity of administration to be attainable , such as our limited sphere of action has not given us the habit , or even the power , to discern . If , indeed , it is the Christian religion to which allusion ...
... suppose a degree of fairness and equity of administration to be attainable , such as our limited sphere of action has not given us the habit , or even the power , to discern . If , indeed , it is the Christian religion to which allusion ...
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... suppose it forms a leading feature in the mighty schemes of our Creator . If we may venture to reason upon specula- tion as these philosophers do , and endeavour to assign a probable cause , it would be this- that it was designed by ...
... suppose it forms a leading feature in the mighty schemes of our Creator . If we may venture to reason upon specula- tion as these philosophers do , and endeavour to assign a probable cause , it would be this- that it was designed by ...
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