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Letter to Editor
November 23, 1802
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Quotation from Dr. Benjamin Rush's work on republican education, asserting that Christians are inherently Republicans due to biblical teachings opposing monarchy and promoting equality and humility. Commentary concludes that Federalists are neither Republicans nor Christians, signed 'Sun.'
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The following paragraph is from Dr. Rush's celebrated piece on the mode of Education proper in a Republic:
"A Christian cannot fail of being a Republican. The history of the creation of man, and of the relation of our species to each other by birth, which is recorded in the Old-Testament is the best refutation that can be given to the divine right of Kings. and the strongest argument that can be used in favor of the original and natural equality of all mankind. A Christian, I say again, cannot fail of being a Republican, for every precept of the Gospel inculcates those degrees of humility, self-denial and brotherly kindness which are directly opposed to the pride of Monarchy and the pageantry of a Court. A Christian cannot fail of being useful to the Republic, for his religion reacheth him, that no man "liveth to himself."—And lastly, a Christian Cannot fail of being wholly inoffensive, for his religion teacheth him, in all things to do to others what he would wish in like circumstances, they should do to him."
No federalist is a Republican—The corollary follows from the above premises, no federalist is a Christian. Mercy on us, Doctor! At this rate, "strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Sun.
"A Christian cannot fail of being a Republican. The history of the creation of man, and of the relation of our species to each other by birth, which is recorded in the Old-Testament is the best refutation that can be given to the divine right of Kings. and the strongest argument that can be used in favor of the original and natural equality of all mankind. A Christian, I say again, cannot fail of being a Republican, for every precept of the Gospel inculcates those degrees of humility, self-denial and brotherly kindness which are directly opposed to the pride of Monarchy and the pageantry of a Court. A Christian cannot fail of being useful to the Republic, for his religion reacheth him, that no man "liveth to himself."—And lastly, a Christian Cannot fail of being wholly inoffensive, for his religion teacheth him, in all things to do to others what he would wish in like circumstances, they should do to him."
No federalist is a Republican—The corollary follows from the above premises, no federalist is a Christian. Mercy on us, Doctor! At this rate, "strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Religious
Political
What themes does it cover?
Religion
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Dr Rush
Christian Republican
Federalist Criticism
Republican Education
Monarchy Opposition
Biblical Equality
Gospel Precepts
What entities or persons were involved?
Sun.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Sun.
Main Argument
christians are inherently republicans as biblical teachings refute divine right of kings, promote equality, humility, and brotherhood, opposing monarchy; thus, federalists, not being republicans, cannot be christians.
Notable Details
Quotes Dr. Rush On Christian Republicanism
References Old Testament Creation Story
Cites Gospel Precepts On Humility And Self Denial
Alludes To Bible Verses On Living For Others And Golden Rule
Biblical Quote On Narrow Gate To Life