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Miscellaneous Tracts (Classic Reprint): Containing a Defence of the Divinity of Christ, and the Immortality of the Soul; In Answer to the Author of a ... on Nature and Religion (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Arthur O'leary

 
9781333004286: Miscellaneous Tracts (Classic Reprint): Containing a Defence of the Divinity of Christ, and the Immortality of the Soul; In Answer to the Author of a ... on Nature and Religion (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a bold, historic argument for Protestant rights and civil liberty in an 18th‑century defense of toleration.



This book presents a sustained critique of religious intolerance and a call for liberty of conscience. It argues that government should protect all subjects from persecution, while linking the fate of laws, loyalty, and national stability to the underpinnings of religious tolerance. The text weighs past conflicts and lawmakers’ choices, urging readers to consider how faith and politics intertwine in shaping a free society.




  • Clear case for toleration as essential to public safety and constitutional order

  • Historical references to reforms and riots that shaped Protestant responses

  • Examination of allegiance, oaths, and the perceived threats of Catholic influence

  • Appeals to lawmakers to repeal restrictive laws and safeguard conscience



Ideal for readers of political pamphlets and early debates on religious liberty and national governance.

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