Quote by Samuel Adams

And if we now cast our eyes over the nations of the earth, we shall find that, instead of possessing the pure religion of the Gospel, they may be divided either into infidels, who deny the truth; or politicians who make religion a stalking horse for their ambition; or professors, who walk in the trammels of orthodoxy, and are more attentive to traditions and ordinances of men than to the oracles of truth.

And if we now cast our eyes over the nations of the earth, w

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This quote suggests that when observing nations around the world, it becomes apparent that few possess a truly pure Gospel-based religion. Instead, they can be categorized as infidels who reject the truth, politicians who exploit religion for personal gain, or professors who are more focused on adhering to tradition and human-made rules rather than seeking genuine truth. The quote implies a critique of the lack of true devotion and adherence to the essential principles of the Gospel in many societies.

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