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Freethinking and Freethinkers in the Early 18th Century
A public letter from May 8 1734 denounces freethinkers and clergy, arguing freethought attacks religion and social order. It praises true piety, condemns atheistic rhetoric, and defends religious institutions while contrasting devout belief with perceived moral laxity. The piece defends Christianity as elevating the mind beyond natural philosophy.
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Religio
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