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打倒一切 更新:2021-10-16 18:43 字数:1673
slavery。 We learn from English history; that; during the civil
wars; the and ; though the most opposite
in their religious principles; yet were united in their political
ones; and were alike passionate for a commonwealth。 And since the
origin of and ; the leaders of the have
either been or profest in their
principles; that is; friends to toleration; and indifferent to
any particular sect of : While the sectaries; who
have all a strong tincture of enthusiasm; have always; without
exception; concurred with that party; in defence of civil
liberty。 The resemblance in their superstitions long united the
high church ; and the ; in support of
prerogative and kingly power; though experience of the tolerating
spirit of the seems of late to have reconciled the
to that party。
The and in France have a thousand
unintelligible disputes; which are not worthy the reflection of a
man of sense: But what principally distinguishes these two sects;
and alone merits attention; is the different spirit of their
religion。 The conducted by the ; are great
friends to superstition; rigid observers of external forms and
ceremonies; and devoted to the authority of the priests; and to
tradition。 The are enthusiasts; and zealous
promoters of the passionate devotion; and of the inward life;
little influenced by authority; and; in a word; but half
catholics。 The consequences are exactly conformable to the
foregoing reasoning。 The are the tyrants of the people;
and the slaves of the court: And the preserve alive
the small sparks of the love of liberty; which are to be found in
the French nation。