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Editorial
November 3, 1796
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An anonymous communication praises U.S. clergy for opposing Deism and criticizes Democrats/Jacobins (self-styled Republicans) for promoting a Deist (possibly Atheist) presidential candidate who rejects oaths. It warns of societal collapse if public officers become Deists and urges electing a Christian President.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
To their honor be it said, the Clergy of the United States are constantly exerting themselves in preaching down Deism, and its fatal effects: while the Democrats and Jacobins (who now have the impudence to call themselves Republicans) are daily preaching in favour of Deism, or at least for a profest Deist (if not Atheist) for President of the United States, a man who has asserted that all oaths were eliminated from it. May it not be asked whether having any oaths in the Constitution; and whether a greater farce could be acted, than for the Chief Justice to administer an oath to such a man. Men who believe in the Christian religion, generally consider an oath binding: but it seems a Deist thinks them altogether superfluous. What would be the situation of society in a few years, were all our public officers Deists? Would not the people turn Deists also, and kick the Christian religion out of doors? In the name of that Religion, then, let all who regard it, use their influence in promoting the choice of such Electors as will give us A CHRISTIAN PRESIDENT.
To their honor be it said, the Clergy of the United States are constantly exerting themselves in preaching down Deism, and its fatal effects: while the Democrats and Jacobins (who now have the impudence to call themselves Republicans) are daily preaching in favour of Deism, or at least for a profest Deist (if not Atheist) for President of the United States, a man who has asserted that all oaths were eliminated from it. May it not be asked whether having any oaths in the Constitution; and whether a greater farce could be acted, than for the Chief Justice to administer an oath to such a man. Men who believe in the Christian religion, generally consider an oath binding: but it seems a Deist thinks them altogether superfluous. What would be the situation of society in a few years, were all our public officers Deists? Would not the people turn Deists also, and kick the Christian religion out of doors? In the name of that Religion, then, let all who regard it, use their influence in promoting the choice of such Electors as will give us A CHRISTIAN PRESIDENT.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Deism
Christian President
Oaths
Clergy
Democrats
Jacobins
Republicans
What entities or persons were involved?
Clergy Of The United States
Democrats
Jacobins
Republicans
Profest Deist (Candidate For President)
Chief Justice
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Deist Presidential Candidate
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Christian And Anti Deist
Key Figures
Clergy Of The United States
Democrats
Jacobins
Republicans
Profest Deist (Candidate For President)
Chief Justice
Key Arguments
Clergy Preaches Against Deism And Its Effects
Democrats/Jacobins Promote Deism Or A Deist President
Deist Candidate Asserts Oaths Are Eliminated From The Constitution
Administering An Oath To A Deist Is A Farce
Christians View Oaths As Binding, Deists See Them As Superfluous
Deist Public Officers Would Lead Society To Abandon Christianity