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“God has appointed two kinds of government in the world, which are distinct in their nature, and ought never to be confounded together; one of which is called civil, the other ecclesiastical government.”

Quote by Isaac Backus

Book:An Appeal to the Public for Religious Liberty Against the Oppressions of the Present Day

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An Appeal to the Public for Religious Liberty Against the Oppressions of the Present Day

This work is a scholarly exploration of the struggle for religious liberty amidst the challenges of the modern era, examining the author's arguments and the historical context in which they were made. more

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Isaac Backus was an American clergyman and a prominent figure in the early history of the Congregationalist Church in the United States. Born on January 9, 1724, and died on November 20, 1806, Backus was known for his advocacy for religious freedom and his role in the separation of church and state. more

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