8. That a comparatively small 9. That the teachings of reason and portion of mankind in the future the lessons of experience are the will be happy; the greater only revelations man has received. portion will be in torment eternally. 10. That the Bible should be tested by the same rules of historical and 9. That man has received a book modern criticism that are applied revelation, of which, however, to other ancient documents. but a comparatively small part of the race has ever obtained 11. That the barbarous acts of the information. Israelites, like those of other ancient nations, were the result of 10. That reason should be their undeveloped, and uncivilized subordinated to the teachings of condition. the Bible. 12. That the universe is full of 11. That the acts of the Jews, mysteries, above our comprehension, such as are practiced now by but none contrary to our reason. barbarians only, were commanded by God, and were, therefore, 13. That the difference of opinion right. among Liberals is consistent with their common position that man has 12. That there are mysteries no infallible standard. That the contrary to experience and enlightened reason of man is the reason, which must nevertheless highest and best standard he be believed. possesses.