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Editorial
January 4, 1788
The Daily Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Philosophical thoughts advocating tolerance for diverse religious opinions and worship practices, arguing against persecution or ridicule, as all worship the same Eternal Being and truth is subjective.
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THOUGHTS on RELIGION.
Every man seeks for truth, but God only knows who has found it. It is unjust to persecute, 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 best.
Every man seeks for truth, but God only knows who has found it. It is unjust to persecute, 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 best.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Religion
Tolerance
Worship
Persecution
Truth
Eternal Being
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tolerance In Religious Beliefs And Worship
Stance / Tone
Advocating Religious Tolerance And Against Persecution
Key Arguments
Every Man Seeks Truth, But Only God Knows Who Has Found It
Unjust To Persecute Or Ridicule People For Their Honest Religious Opinions
Guilt Lies In Acting Or Lying, Not In Honest Belief
All Public Worship Targets The Same Eternal Being
Different Worship Manners Should Not Be Ridiculed, As No Infallible Judge Exists