A handbook of Freethought : $b containing in condensed and systematized form a vast amount of evidence against the superstitious doctrines of Christianity
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A handbook of Freethought : $b containing in condensed and systematized form a vast amount of evidence against the superstitious doctrines of Christianity
Christianity -- Controversial literature; Free thought
Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree, ... (that
whoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, ... he
shall be cast into the den of lions).... Now, when Daniel knew that
the writing was signed, he went into his house and ... kneeled upon his
knees three times a day and prayed, ... as he did aforetime. (Dan. 6 :
9, 7, 10.)
And the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against
his Christ. For of a truth, against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou
hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles,
and the people of Israel, were gathered together. (Acts 4 : 26, 27.)
Beware of the Scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and
love salutations in the market places, and the chief seats in the
synagogues.... These shall receive greater damnation. (Mark 12 : 38,
39, 40.)
And Herod with his men of war set him at naught, and mocked him, and
arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.... And
Pilate gave sentence.... And when they were come to the place which
is called Calvary, there they crucified him.... And the people stood
by beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him. (Luke 23 :
11, 24, 33, 35.)
Woman's Rights Denied.
And thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over
thee. (Gen. 3 : 16.)
I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man,
but to be in silence. (1 Tim. 2 : 12.)
They are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. (1
Cor. 14 : 34.)
Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. (1 Peter 3 : 6.)
Woman's Rights Affirmed.
And Deborah, a prophetess, ... judged Israel at that time.... And
Deborah said unto Barak, Up, for this is the day in which the Lord hath
delivered Sisera into thy hand.... And the Lord discomfited Sisera,
and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword
before Barak. (Judges 4 : 4, 14, 15.)
The inhabitants of the villages ceased; they ceased in Israel, until
that I, Deborah, arose, that I arose, a mother in Israel. (Judges
5 : 7.)
And on my hand-maidens I will pour out in those days my spirit,
and they shall prophesy. (Acts 2 : 18.)
And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. (Acts
21 : 9.)
Obedience to Masters Enjoined.
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the
flesh.... And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord. (Col.
3 : 22, 23.)
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the
good and gentle, but also to the froward. (1 Peter 2 : 18.)
Obedience Due to God Only.
Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou
serve. (Mat. 4 : 10.)
Be ye not the servants of men. (1 Cor. 7 : 23.)
Neither be ye called masters; for one is your master, even
Christ. (Mat. 23 : 10.)
There is an Unpardonable Sin.
He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never
forgiveness. (Mark 3 : 29.)
There is No Unpardonable Sin.
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