Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural ReligionDigiCat, 2022 M05 28 - 125 pages In 'Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion' by Ethan Allen, readers are presented with a thought-provoking exploration of natural religion and the role of reason in the human experience. Written in a clear and concise style, the book delves into the principles of morality, virtue, and the existence of God, drawing on both philosophical reasoning and empirical evidence. Allen's work is situated within the Enlightenment period, reflecting the era's emphasis on reason, rationality, and skepticism towards traditional religious doctrines. Through logical arguments and insightful reflections, the author seeks to cultivate a deeper understanding of the natural world and our place within it, promoting a more enlightened and ethical way of life. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on religion, philosophy, and ethics, offering readers a compelling perspective on the intersection of reason and spirituality. Fans of philosophical literature and theological debates will appreciate Allen's scholarly approach and profound insights into the nature of belief and inquiry. |
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... wisdom, are still carried down the torrent of superstition, and entertain very unworthy apprehensions of the being, perfections, creation, and providence of God, and their duty to him, which lays an indispensable obligation on the ...
... wisdom, are still carried down the torrent of superstition, and entertain very unworthy apprehensions of the being, perfections, creation, and providence of God, and their duty to him, which lays an indispensable obligation on the ...
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... wisdom and power; wisdom to plan, and power to execute, and these are perfections, when applied to the works of nature, which signify the agency or superintendency of God. If we consider nature to be matter, figure, and motion, we ...
... wisdom and power; wisdom to plan, and power to execute, and these are perfections, when applied to the works of nature, which signify the agency or superintendency of God. If we consider nature to be matter, figure, and motion, we ...
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... wisdom, order, and design should be the production of nonentity, or of chaos, confusion, and old night, is too absurd to deserve a serious confutation, for it supposeth that there may be effects without a cause, viz.: produced by ...
... wisdom, order, and design should be the production of nonentity, or of chaos, confusion, and old night, is too absurd to deserve a serious confutation, for it supposeth that there may be effects without a cause, viz.: produced by ...
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... wisdom of God, so from our own rational nature we learn an idea of his moral perfections. From what has been observed on the moral perfections of God, we infer that all rational beings, who have an idea of justice, goodness, and truth ...
... wisdom of God, so from our own rational nature we learn an idea of his moral perfections. From what has been observed on the moral perfections of God, we infer that all rational beings, who have an idea of justice, goodness, and truth ...
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... wisdom, justice, goodness, and truth, and effected by infinite power, it is like its great author, mysterious to us. How it could be accomplished, or in what manner performed, can never be comprehended by any capacity. Eternal, whether ...
... wisdom, justice, goodness, and truth, and effected by infinite power, it is like its great author, mysterious to us. How it could be accomplished, or in what manner performed, can never be comprehended by any capacity. Eternal, whether ...
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