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Quote by Roger Williams

“The natives are very exact and punctual in the bounds of their lands, belonging to this or that prince or people, even to a river, brook, &c. And I have known them make bargain and sale amongst themselves for a small piece or quantity of ground; notwithstanding a sinful opinion amongst many, that christians have right to heathen's lands.”

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Roger Williams

Roger Williams (1603-1683) was an English theologian and political philosopher, known for his contributions to religious freedom and democratic governance. He is recognized as a pioneer in the development of American constitutional and democratic principles. more

“Men's consciences ought in no sort to be violated, urged, or constrained. And whenever men have attempted any thing by this violent course, whether openly or by secret means, the issue has been pernicious, and the cause of great and wonderful innovations in the principallest and mightiest kingdoms and countries.”

Men Mean Has Beens Country Courses Causes Secret Issues Wonderful Ought Conscience Innovation Violent Kingdoms Pernicious

Author:Roger Williams

“There is nothing like a naturalistic orientation to dispel all these morbid thoughts of "sin" and "free will" and "moral responsibility.”

Sin Responsibility Moral Free Will Orientation Morbid Moral Responsibility

Book:Four Lives: A Celebration of Raymond Smullyan

Source: Four Lives: A Celebration of Raymond Smullyan

“Humor could not flourish in a wholly serious and rational atmosphere.”

Serious Rational Atmosphere

Book:Four Lives: A Celebration of Raymond Smullyan

Source: Four Lives: A Celebration of Raymond Smullyan

“Metaphysical problems about "mind" versus "matter" arise only from epistemological confusions.”