Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-03-25
False Theories.

'F' False Theories. ..-
There are many arguments advanc-
edin relation TO new and absurd doc.
trines which upon the first blush, seem
plausible, and which for years Iemain
without, what some people, and those in
particular who advance thenns deem 4
sufficient answer. There are false
theories in moral science advanced and
urged with all the force Of argument,
and the correctness of them demonstra-
ted to the minds Of some men, as clear
ly as the simplest problem in Mathe-
mates. Theie never was a humbug
set aAoat in the world-there never
was wild, visionary theory started
there never was delusion attempted
to be practiced-which had not its vo-
taries. Nor has it at all times been
possible TO convince the blinded and de-
luded followers Of wild fanaticism, that
its theories were fallacious and its plans.
it carried into execution, destructive Of
the best interests Of society. And yet,
the constant cry Of the advocates of
every new doctrine is "you don't al
tempt to answer our arguments" "Why
don't YOU meet us and measure arms
with US in contest TO develop truth!'
The deludcd followers Of the prophet
Of the Latter.day Saints, have had
confirmation, "strong as proof Of Holy
writ" Of the truth of their doctrines
and have forsaken the cherished homes
OF their childhood, sacrificed their
property, their comfort, and their ease,
and torn themselves loose from their
families and friends, and withou; part
ing sigh; or casting zone longing, lin
gcring look behind" have gone forth on
their journey 10 the New Jerusalem.
lighted by the bright blaze of unan-
swered and undns,oerd6le argumenH
The wild and frantic followers of Faith.
er Miller, and the designing advocates
ofhis delusive theories, have challeng.
ed the world TO gainsay their argu.
ments, and disprove their theories.
And no champion has been found save
the lapse Of time, TO unveil this "myste-
ry ofiniqu,.ies."
The long and voluminous history oi
the past presents not the record OF
case in which the greatest absurdities
has not had its subjects, and every new
theory or dogma, however wild and
absurd invites, nay, challenges investl'
cation. How vain, and how absurd
is il, then, to suppose that because an
argument advanced by studied villain,
in support Of an absurd and detestable
doctrine, is not answered upon the spur
Of the moment, or not at all, that there
fore bis reasoning is true and his doc
trines correct.
We had intended to make an appli-
cationlof The above remarks to a par.
,icular subject, but those who attended
lectures Of the notorious S. s. Foster
and lady, in our place the latter part Of
week before last and the fore part Of
the 4 last, will sufficiently understand
their meaning. ~ ". " sa.a
The course pursued by this brace Of
beauties and their vile, low, slanderous
abuse Of some Of the most worthy and
respectable. of onr citizens is insufera-
ble, and ought not to be countenanced,
and calls for severe reproach and COM
demnation from every one who has the
least regard for the peace and welfare
Of society. ..,-;, r14 s....,.r rigq#t4
Weare happy to say that there are
some among the converts 10 their holy
doctrines who do not approve Of their
codFsellnlihis respect. Yet, there are
Others aof them, who. like the hyena
who uttered the vile and infamous
slanders,love to feast upon good mems
names. ,a7soo3N s1a.ataaJ '.a.' /. '.'.
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