An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of OpinionJ. W. Parker, 1849 - 424 páginas |
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... existence of a God 3. All civilized nations agree in recognising some form of Chris- tianity . 4. But they differ as to the form or mode of Christianity 69 • 69 69 5. Causes of the existence of numerous Christian churches and sects • 70 ...
... existence of a God 3. All civilized nations agree in recognising some form of Chris- tianity . 4. But they differ as to the form or mode of Christianity 69 • 69 69 5. Causes of the existence of numerous Christian churches and sects • 70 ...
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... existence of a God 3. All civilized nations agree in recognising some form of Chris- tianity . 4. But they differ as to the form or mode of Christianity . 69 689 69 5. Causes of the existence of numerous Christian churches and sects 70 ...
... existence of a God 3. All civilized nations agree in recognising some form of Chris- tianity . 4. But they differ as to the form or mode of Christianity . 69 689 69 5. Causes of the existence of numerous Christian churches and sects 70 ...
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... existence of an object before the eyes of two persons would not be a matter of opinion , nor would it be a matter of opinion that twice two are four . But when testimony is divided , or uncertain , the existence of a fact may be- come ...
... existence of an object before the eyes of two persons would not be a matter of opinion , nor would it be a matter of opinion that twice two are four . But when testimony is divided , or uncertain , the existence of a fact may be- come ...
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... existence becomes a matter of opinion . The existence of such a fact , however , is not a general or scientific truth , but a question to be decided by a consideration of the testi- mony of witnesses . Matters of Opinion , not being ...
... existence becomes a matter of opinion . The existence of such a fact , however , is not a general or scientific truth , but a question to be decided by a consideration of the testi- mony of witnesses . Matters of Opinion , not being ...
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... existence becomes a matter of opinion . The existence of such a fact , however , is not a general or scientific truth , but a question to be decided by a consideration of the testi- mony of witnesses . Matters of Opinion , not being ...
... existence becomes a matter of opinion . The existence of such a fact , however , is not a general or scientific truth , but a question to be decided by a consideration of the testi- mony of witnesses . Matters of Opinion , not being ...
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Página 54 - HOLY Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation : so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an Article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation.
Página 210 - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
Página 46 - The Church hath power to decree Rites or Ceremonies, and authority in Controversies of Faith: And yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another.
Página 204 - NOTHING appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few; and the implicit submission, with which men resign their own sentiments and passions to those of their rulers.
Página 56 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.
Página 197 - And every member, though chosen by one particular district, when elected and returned, serves for the whole realm; for the end of his coming thither is not particular, but general ; not barely to advantage his constituents, but the common wealth...
Página 286 - The rabble at first stare and wonder, and at last join in shouting for shouting's sake ; and thus a crown is placed on a head which has no right to it, by the huzzas of a few servile dependants. The opinion of the great body of the reading public is very materially influenced even by the unsupported assertions of those who assume a right to criticise.
Página 7 - One science only will one genius fit ; So vast is art, so narrow human wit : Not only bounded to peculiar arts, But oft in those confined to single parts.
Página 35 - Je ne suis pas si convaincu de notre ignorance par les choses qui sont, et dont la raison nous est inconnue, que par celles qui ne sont point, et dont nous trouvons la raison. Cela veut dire que non seulement nous n'avons pas les principes qui mènent au vrai, mais que nous en avons d'autres qui s'accommodent très bien avec le faux.
Página 54 - It is not necessary that traditions and ceremonies be in all places one, or utterly like ; for at all times they have been divers, and may be changed according to the diversities of countries, times, and men's manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word.