Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-06-28

more especially in view of the fact that the
former is now reduced to mathematical
demonstration, whereas the latter remains
matter Of opinion, on which men have al
ways been divided in every possible direc-
ton and degree2 One of the most unreas-
enable things on the part of religionists is,
that on the subject Of religion, which con-
fessedly cannot be scientifically demonstrate
ed, and must therefore be left TO the tests Of
reason and experience, they set reason and
investigation aside. Every thing is carried
arbitrarily. Violence is held over the heads
Of the people. What there is not power to
execute here, is threatened TO be executed
hereafter. 1t is system Of tyranny and
terror, inhicting fear and torment. 1t fore
es itself upon its victims. 1t always has
violent struggles with them before they will
yield. They are mol left to act freely and
voluntarily: in the light Of investigation and
evidence. They are overawed by the threats
Of punishment, or bribed by the promise of
rewards, or both. There is violence done
10 nature all the way. This is always con-
fessed, and even gIoried in. The work is
audaciously set forth as subjugation of
nature. And there is no part of nature
more egregiously outraged in the case, than
reason, one of NATURES noblest parts. This
violent religion has always kept itself allied
with politics, and, in one way or another
had sufficient influence with tie violent gov
ernments to make them subserve its purposes
and very much keep its company. The
Two have acted mutually and reciprocally in
retarding improvement. The bloody codes
enacted thousands OF years ago, destroying
life for life, are still kept in force, against
the teachings of reason, philosophy and facts,
under the influence of this ireful, despolic
religion. Other parts Of the same code, such
as stoning to death for disobedie nee to par
ents and for picking up sticks on a certain
day, and granting permission 10 sell the
flesh Of animals dying Of themselves, and
numerous other like things, have been aban-
doned, from shame or some other motive.
Let not humanity despair, then. Permission
may yet be obtained from the same source
10 abandon the other relics Of ie norance and
darkness. No more of the character of
chanseableness could attach TO the finishing
Of The repeal, than already does 10 the begin
ming oft. The dragging along ofthese church
and-state gods, in the shape of creeds, codes
and constitutions-oI rather the remaining
by them and wasting energy and life in their
preservation and defense-has not only pre-
vented improvement, but has created and
continued a constant quarrel in the family of
man. 1t has engendered bitter jeafousies
and striles, and kept up war Of interests,
alternating and estranging the fraternity, fill
ing brethren with hatred and blood -thirsti-.
ness, and their dwellings with desolation.
There IS another god, not yet designated,
that ali the world have worshipped together.
Ii has not produced more harmony than the
others, because, like them, its work and its
worship is all unnatural. Every war upon
nature must cease before the universe can
be harmonized and the entire regeneration
and disenlhrallment Of mankind be effected.
This great god that is worshipped more than
all others, in church and In state; is Money.
mple-worship lays special claim TO a sew
enth part of The lime only. Mammon-wor-
ship occupies the other six. And very close
observation would not be needed to discover
il going on under clokes quite extensive
IL on the seventh. While this idolatry
continues, man will continue to be a
degraded, besotted, wretched being. 1t
has its foundation in ignorance of the
true philosophy OF life and SALVATION
All efforts 10 save men from sin, while
they are left worshippers at the
shrine of this monster, will avail bu
liltle. Here is where men sacrifice eve
rything II all they can grasp of the
lower creation, their fellow beings, al
their other gods, if needed, and their own
lives = all, all is not too much 10 lay up
on this altar. What will not man do fol
money! What has not been grasped, val
ued 10 dollars and cents, and sold for gain
If anything has escaped, it is because
has been out of reach. The earth anl
lis products have been seized on, reduces
TO the condition OF individual property. an
bought and sold for money. Men hav
ensaved and sold out themselves to mem
al services for money. Then they hav
laid piratica! hands on their brethren
subjected them to brutal vassalage an
sold then for money. Preaching and al
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