Plea for the Heathen, Or, Heathenism Ancient And Modern
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*' The Hindoos," says Dr. Ward, " will utter the most abominable falsehoods without a blush, and will commit perjuries so atrocious and dis- gusting as to fill those who visit the courts of 50 VICES OF THE HEATHEN.
justice with horror."* *' To such a pitch of shameful audacity has the crirne of perjury reached in this province, (Hindoostan,) that a total distrust of human testimony is the conse- quence."t An habitual disregard of truth is an universal characteristic of these pagans. It is a com...mon sentiment among the people, that in secular affairs lying is absolutely necessary.
" They lie so shockingly in things in which they gain nothing, that no one is certain of the truth of what his servant says. But let there be some- thing to be gained, or a fault covered, or a de- sire felt to injure another, and there are no bounds to their falsehoods but the fear of being discovered."! Among the numerous tribes of western Indians, skill in cunning and deception is a grand object of education.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
*' The Hindoos," says Dr. Ward, " will utter the most abominable falsehoods without a blush, and will commit perjuries so atrocious and dis- gusting as to fill those who visit the courts of 50 VICES OF THE HEATHEN.
justice with horror."* *' To such a pitch of shameful audacity has the crirne of perjury reached in this province, (Hindoostan,) that a total distrust of human testimony is the conse- quence."t An habitual disregard of truth is an universal characteristic of these pagans. It is a com...mon sentiment among the people, that in secular affairs lying is absolutely necessary.
" They lie so shockingly in things in which they gain nothing, that no one is certain of the truth of what his servant says. But let there be some- thing to be gained, or a fault covered, or a de- sire felt to injure another, and there are no bounds to their falsehoods but the fear of being discovered."! Among the numerous tribes of western Indians, skill in cunning and deception is a grand object of education.
What to read after Plea for the Heathen, Or, Heathenism Ancient And Modern?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Massachusetts Sabbath School Society to read onlineMoreLess
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