The Works of William E. Channing, D. D
The Works of William E. Channing, D. D
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We must put confidence in the common sense of men, and suppose them capable of distinguishing between reasonable laws and those which require them to com-* mit manifest crimes. The objection, which we are considering, rests on the supposition, that a declaration of war is a common act of legislation, bearing no strong marks of distinction from other laws, and consequently to be obeyed as implicitly as all. But it is broadly dis- tinguished. A declaratipn of war sends us forth to de- stroy our f...ellow-creatures, to carry fire, sword, famine, bereavement, want, and woe into the fields and hablta* tions of oiu: brethren ; whilst Christianity, conscience, and all ,the pure affections of our nature, call us to love our brethren, and to die, if need be, for their good.
And from whence comes this declaration of war? From men who would rather die than ^gage in unjust or ua« Digitized by VjOOQIC 144 ^^ WAR.
oeeessftiy conflict ? Too probably, from men to "idiom Cbristiaoity is a name, who^ highest lati^ is honor, wbo 6x6 used to avenge their private wrongs and defend their reputations by shedding blood, and who, in public as in private life, defy the 'laws of (Jod.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
We must put confidence in the common sense of men, and suppose them capable of distinguishing between reasonable laws and those which require them to com-* mit manifest crimes. The objection, which we are considering, rests on the supposition, that a declaration of war is a common act of legislation, bearing no strong marks of distinction from other laws, and consequently to be obeyed as implicitly as all. But it is broadly dis- tinguished. A declaratipn of war sends us forth to de- stroy our f...ellow-creatures, to carry fire, sword, famine, bereavement, want, and woe into the fields and hablta* tions of oiu: brethren ; whilst Christianity, conscience, and all ,the pure affections of our nature, call us to love our brethren, and to die, if need be, for their good.
And from whence comes this declaration of war? From men who would rather die than ^gage in unjust or ua« Digitized by VjOOQIC 144 ^^ WAR.
oeeessftiy conflict ? Too probably, from men to "idiom Cbristiaoity is a name, who^ highest lati^ is honor, wbo 6x6 used to avenge their private wrongs and defend their reputations by shedding blood, and who, in public as in private life, defy the 'laws of (Jod.
What to read after The Works of William E. Channing, D. D?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) Dlc to read onlineMoreLess
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