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Editorial
November 1, 1792
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
This editorial defends religious tolerance, arguing it is unjust to prosecute or ridicule individuals for their honest opinions on worship, as only God knows true belief, and all worship the same Creator despite differing practices.
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EVERY man seeks for truth ; but God only knows who has found it. It is unjust to prosecute, and absurd to ridicule people for their several opinions, which they cannot help entertaining upon the conviction of their reason. It is he who acts or tells a lie that is guilty; not he who honestly believes the lie. The object of all public worship in the world is the same, it is that great Eternal being who created every thing.--The different manners of worship are by no means subjects of ridicule-each thinks his own best, and I know no infallible judge in this world to decide which is the best.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Religious Tolerance
Freedom Of Opinion
Public Worship
Eternal Being
Ridicule Of Beliefs
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tolerance For Religious Opinions And Worship
Stance / Tone
Advocating Tolerance And Against Prosecution Or Ridicule
Key Arguments
Every Man Seeks Truth But Only God Knows Who Has Found It
Unjust To Prosecute People For Their Opinions Based On Reason
Absurd To Ridicule People For Opinions They Cannot Help
Guilt Lies In Acting Or Telling Lies, Not In Honest Belief
Object Of Public Worship Is The Eternal Being Who Created Everything
Different Manners Of Worship Are Not Subjects For Ridicule
Each Thinks His Own Worship Best, No Infallible Judge On Earth