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... evidence to assent ; the decision of the mind based on experience gives the next best proof ; and finally the weakest evidence is the testimony of others . Consequently no testimony contrary to fact or reason can be admitted . To these ...
... evidence to assent ; the decision of the mind based on experience gives the next best proof ; and finally the weakest evidence is the testimony of others . Consequently no testimony contrary to fact or reason can be admitted . To these ...
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... evidence of our senses . Every proof may be referred to one of these three divisions ; we are naturally led to consider what arguments we receive from each of them to convince us of the existence of a Deity . 1st . The evidence of the ...
... evidence of our senses . Every proof may be referred to one of these three divisions ; we are naturally led to consider what arguments we receive from each of them to convince us of the existence of a Deity . 1st . The evidence of the ...
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... evidence afforded by mira- cles and prophesies in favor of the Christian religion is lastly to be considered . Evidence of a more imposing and irresis- tible nature is required in proportion to the 28. The substance of this paragraph ...
... evidence afforded by mira- cles and prophesies in favor of the Christian religion is lastly to be considered . Evidence of a more imposing and irresis- tible nature is required in proportion to the 28. The substance of this paragraph ...
Contents
THE NECESSITY OF ATHEISM | 37 |
A DECLARATION OF RIGHTS | 70 |
NATURAL DIET | 81 |
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