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... tion they choose is always that of the assailant . They bring forward objections ; but never attempt to defend themselves against the objections to which they are exposed . The cause of this it is easy to perceive . Objections - not ...
... tion they choose is always that of the assailant . They bring forward objections ; but never attempt to defend themselves against the objections to which they are exposed . The cause of this it is easy to perceive . Objections - not ...
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... tion should be communicated to mankind at all , in the same degree is it probable , or not very probable , that miracles should be wrought . Therefore , when miracles are related to have been wrought in the promulgating of a revelation ...
... tion should be communicated to mankind at all , in the same degree is it probable , or not very probable , that miracles should be wrought . Therefore , when miracles are related to have been wrought in the promulgating of a revelation ...
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... tion is contrary to experience properly so called ; and this is a contrariety which no evidence can surmount . It matters noth- ing , whether the fact be of a miraculous nature or not . But although this be the experience , and the ...
... tion is contrary to experience properly so called ; and this is a contrariety which no evidence can surmount . It matters noth- ing , whether the fact be of a miraculous nature or not . But although this be the experience , and the ...
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... , the impor- tance of that end , and its subserviency to the plan pursued in the work of nature . As Mr. Hume has represented the ques- correct statement . tion , miracles are alike incredible to Preparatory Considerations . 15.
... , the impor- tance of that end , and its subserviency to the plan pursued in the work of nature . As Mr. Hume has represented the ques- correct statement . tion , miracles are alike incredible to Preparatory Considerations . 15.
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In Three Parts William Paley. correct statement . tion , miracles are alike incredible to him who is previously assured of the constant agency of a Divine Being , and to him who believes that no such Being exists in the universe . They ...
In Three Parts William Paley. correct statement . tion , miracles are alike incredible to him who is previously assured of the constant agency of a Divine Being , and to him who believes that no such Being exists in the universe . They ...
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