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He next addresses them as Christians - “ I come next to address you as
Christians , and not only as the people of England ... and destroying the natural
counterpoise of remorse , take away from the Christian every energy resulting
from his faith ...
He next addresses them as Christians - “ I come next to address you as
Christians , and not only as the people of England ... and destroying the natural
counterpoise of remorse , take away from the Christian every energy resulting
from his faith ...
Page 310
That many persons should in a Christian country become infidels , is not to be
wondered at , when we consider some causes which naturally lead to irreligion in
those who have been well instructed . Inattention to the subject of religion ' ( says
...
That many persons should in a Christian country become infidels , is not to be
wondered at , when we consider some causes which naturally lead to irreligion in
those who have been well instructed . Inattention to the subject of religion ' ( says
...
Page 311
Mr . Gibbon with great seriousness ascribes the rapid spread of christianity
chiefly to the zeal of its advocates , the ... This chapter is followed by some
judicious remarks on the folly of afcribing the original of either the Jewish or
Christian ...
Mr . Gibbon with great seriousness ascribes the rapid spread of christianity
chiefly to the zeal of its advocates , the ... This chapter is followed by some
judicious remarks on the folly of afcribing the original of either the Jewish or
Christian ...
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