Religion and the State, Or, The Bible and the Public SchoolsDodd, Mead, 1876 - 393 pages |
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... truth ; and for this reason they are likely to regard it as defective . The other part of the amendment relates specif- ically to the School question . Its provision is that " no money raised by taxation in any State for the support of ...
... truth ; and for this reason they are likely to regard it as defective . The other part of the amendment relates specif- ically to the School question . Its provision is that " no money raised by taxation in any State for the support of ...
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... the work of religious instruction according to their own methods , at their own . charges , and in conformity with their own ideas of truth ? Those who are suspicious that an educational system which simply 5 Secular Education . 65.
... the work of religious instruction according to their own methods , at their own . charges , and in conformity with their own ideas of truth ? Those who are suspicious that an educational system which simply 5 Secular Education . 65.
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... truth of this remark . The moment religion is in any way armed with the civil power the fatal step is taken . We deny the rightfulness of the power in this con- nection by entering a universal demurrer to its action . We deny that the ...
... truth of this remark . The moment religion is in any way armed with the civil power the fatal step is taken . We deny the rightfulness of the power in this con- nection by entering a universal demurrer to its action . We deny that the ...
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... recognize the fact that religion , and not science , constitutes the subject treated of . By re- ligion we mean a system of truths purporting to be supernaturally given to men , in which God is re- 78 Religion and the State .
... recognize the fact that religion , and not science , constitutes the subject treated of . By re- ligion we mean a system of truths purporting to be supernaturally given to men , in which God is re- 78 Religion and the State .
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... truth of what is thus alleged , since the argument in hand does not turn at all upon the answer . We believe in the truth of the system ; yet we should reason in the same way if we did not thus believe . This explanation of the public ...
... truth of what is thus alleged , since the argument in hand does not turn at all upon the answer . We believe in the truth of the system ; yet we should reason in the same way if we did not thus believe . This explanation of the public ...
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Religion and the State, Or, the Bible and the Public Schools Samuel Thayer Spear No preview available - 2019 |
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Popular passages
Page 303 - to raise and support Armies" and "to provide and maintain a Navy.
Page 186 - All power residing originally in the people, and being derived from them, the several magistrates and officers of government, vested with authority, whether legislative, executive, or judicial, are their substitutes and agents, and are at all times accountable to them.
Page 251 - ... the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 242 - The mode of administering an oath or affirmation, shall be such as may be most consistent with, and binding upon, the conscience of the person to whom such oath or affirmation may be administered.
Page 344 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination, shall forever be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege, or capacity, on account of his religious opinions...
Page 266 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Page 143 - A State, in the ordinary sense of the Constitution, is a political community of free citizens occupying a territory of defined boundaries, and organized under a government sanctioned and limited by a written constitution, and established by the consent of the governed.
Page 240 - The Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust under the Commonwealth.
Page 343 - No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Page 251 - All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...
References to this book
The Fourth R: Conflicts Over Religion in America's Public Schools Joan DelFattore Limited preview - 2004 |