A Solemn Review of the Custom of War: Showing that War is the Effect of Popular Delusion, and Proposing a RemedyHilliard and Metcalf, 1816 - 32 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 3
... opinion , like that which formerly prevailed of burning heretics , any measures which may be adopted to change the opinions of those who favor the custom , will tend to its abolition . Would it not then be wise to form societies , in ...
... opinion , like that which formerly prevailed of burning heretics , any measures which may be adopted to change the opinions of those who favor the custom , will tend to its abolition . Would it not then be wise to form societies , in ...
Σελίδα 5
... opinion that his duel has had a favorable influence against the practice . Indeed I have believed that my dismissal was occasioned by the influence which that event had on your mind , and the minds of others . But still I rejoice in the ...
... opinion that his duel has had a favorable influence against the practice . Indeed I have believed that my dismissal was occasioned by the influence which that event had on your mind , and the minds of others . But still I rejoice in the ...
Σελίδα 11
... opinion . I think , however , no person acquainted with me can say , that I am naturally of a malignant and sanguinary character . Some circumstances had influence to induce me to consent to the war , which it may not be proper to name ...
... opinion . I think , however , no person acquainted with me can say , that I am naturally of a malignant and sanguinary character . Some circumstances had influence to induce me to consent to the war , which it may not be proper to name ...
Σελίδα 18
... opinion , is to be ascribed the far greater part of all the private murders and robberies which take place in the world . Men who are trained up to robbery and murder by the custom of war , may be expected to follow their trade , and ...
... opinion , is to be ascribed the far greater part of all the private murders and robberies which take place in the world . Men who are trained up to robbery and murder by the custom of war , may be expected to follow their trade , and ...
Σελίδα 20
... opinions of those who favor the custom as honor- able . In this proposal I cordially acquiesced . I may now in my turn propose the formation of societies , to discuss the subject of war , and to attempt a revolution in the opinions of ...
... opinions of those who favor the custom as honor- able . In this proposal I cordially acquiesced . I may now in my turn propose the formation of societies , to discuss the subject of war , and to attempt a revolution in the opinions of ...
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Σελίδα 7 - Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Σελίδα 40 - Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Σελίδα 5 - Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you ? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Σελίδα 7 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Σελίδα 36 - They err, who count it glorious to subdue By conquest far and wide, to overrun Large countries, and in field great battles win, Great cities by assault: what do these worthies, But rob, and spoil, burn, slaughter, and enslave Peaceable nations...
Σελίδα 32 - Ye lust, and have not : ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain : ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
Σελίδα 19 - Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Σελίδα 26 - But be not ye called Rabbi : for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth : for one is your Father which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters : for one is your Master, even Christ.
Σελίδα 2 - Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Σελίδα 7 - For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.