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Page 11
It reverses , with respect to its objects , all the rules of morality It is nothing less
than A TEMPORARY REPEAL OF THE PRINCIPLES OF VIRTUE . It is a system
out of which almost all the virtues are excluded , and in which nearly all the vices
...
It reverses , with respect to its objects , all the rules of morality It is nothing less
than A TEMPORARY REPEAL OF THE PRINCIPLES OF VIRTUE . It is a system
out of which almost all the virtues are excluded , and in which nearly all the vices
...
Page 4
... custom can never sanction a wrong act . JEREMY TAYLOR . - As contrary as
cruelty is to mercy , tyranny to charity , so is war to the meekness and gentleness
of the Christian religion . ROBERT HALL . — War reverses all the rules of morality
...
... custom can never sanction a wrong act . JEREMY TAYLOR . - As contrary as
cruelty is to mercy , tyranny to charity , so is war to the meekness and gentleness
of the Christian religion . ROBERT HALL . — War reverses all the rules of morality
...
Page 93
Some of them are extremely radical , avowing the unlawfulness of all physical
force , and denying the right of one man to punish , coerce , or even rule another ;
- positions to which no peace society has ever been committed , and which our ...
Some of them are extremely radical , avowing the unlawfulness of all physical
force , and denying the right of one man to punish , coerce , or even rule another ;
- positions to which no peace society has ever been committed , and which our ...
Page 132
It expressly revokes the law of retaliation , and , exploding the traditionary rule of
loving our neighbor , and hating our enemy , requires us to love our enemies ,
and do good to them which despitefully use us . Afterwards , in presenting a form
of ...
It expressly revokes the law of retaliation , and , exploding the traditionary rule of
loving our neighbor , and hating our enemy , requires us to love our enemies ,
and do good to them which despitefully use us . Afterwards , in presenting a form
of ...
Page 133
Instead of Christ ' s law of love , must be man ' s rule of honor . Instead of
examining all things , the soldier must be like a trained blood - hound , ready to
be let loose against any foe . Insteadof returning good for evil , the army is
organized ...
Instead of Christ ' s law of love , must be man ' s rule of honor . Instead of
examining all things , the soldier must be like a trained blood - hound , ready to
be let loose against any foe . Insteadof returning good for evil , the army is
organized ...
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