Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-07-02
ISMS DEFINED.

An Intelligent friend writes that while
many persons are we'll acquainted with the
meaning of such words as Atheism, Deism,
ETC., yet in view of the fact that these terms
are now so frequently used in our public
prints, a short definition of each will no
doubt enlighten some:
Atheism.-A disbelief in the existence of
God. An atheist is fool, for the Bible
says, The fool hath said in his heart there
is no God.' And the reason why he says it
in his heart is, because said heart is desper-
ately wicked. If his head were level, he
would say nothing of the sort, for reason ad-
Deism.-A beliefin the existence of God,
but denial of revealed religion. A Deist
is therefore, an infidel. He often declares
his belief in natural religion; that is, what
man may discover by reason alone. Deisln
and rationalism are twins
Polytheism. A belief in the existence OF
many gods.
Pantheism-A belief that the universe is
God. Spinoza was pantheist, and SO was
Hegel, recent German philosopher. "a
strange belief that leans its idiot back on
folly's topmost twig."
Unitarianism.-A belief in the unity of
God as opposed to the orthodox belief of a
Trinity in unity.
ing but matter in the universe. What we
call mind and soul are to materialists only
properties of matter. Of course materialists
deny immortality to man. Death is ami
hilation of existence.
Spiritualism.--The opposite Of material
ism, originally was Il belief that all matter
is really spirit, and that, therefore, the uni
verse is only Gods concreted thought.
Latterly, it means those who believe in in
tercourse with the spirit world. We sup
pose the witch Of Endor was spiritualist.
Fatalisln.-A belief that all events neces-
sarily happen that is, are ordained and can
not he altered.
NIohammedanism.- doctrine of the
Musslemen, who believe in the unity of
God and that Mohammed was his prophet.
They are fatalists.
Calvinisln.-The leading doctrines are
original sin, particular election and repro.
baton, particular redemption, effectual
grace in regeneration and perseverance of
the saints.
Arminiasm.-Is very nearly opposite of
Calvinism. Its beliefs are CD conditional
election and reprobation, (O universal re-
demtion, limited in its benefits only by
mans act in his failing to believe and obey,
(3) regeneration is absolutely essential and
instantly follows justifying faith. 1t is the
work of the Holy Spirit, given of God.
There is no irresistible grace, and apostaism
believe in total depravity and future eter-
nal punishment.
Universalism.-A belief that all men will
be finally saved.
Boodhism.-Nominally believed by one
third of the human race, teaches that there
have been so far four successive incarnations
of Deity, followed by stages of unconscious
ness. The highest good is Nirvina, or the
state of unconscious repose. The last in
carnation was called Gaudama, 500 years
before Christ, and in after ages another will
come to lift men up. Meanwhile its adj
herents are practically idolators.
Minor isms are almost as plentiful as the
leaves of the forest Most Of them, like
falling leaves, have had their day.
WHAT MADE HIM WEARY.-A nervous
looking man leaned up against a bar in one of
the restaurants on Pennsylvania avenue, in
Washington city, the other day, and, after
ordering some whisky, remarked to the bar
keeper that he had been unable to sleep the
night before for some cause. son." said
the barkeeper, as he passed out the bottle
and a glass, ''that is easily cured. What you
want is exercise. Get piece of wood and
saw on it tonight till you get real tired.
pll bet you can Sleep then"
81 know something that'll make him
more tired than that" remarked a seedy
looking customer standing near by chewing
a toothpick.
"What is it?" eagerly inquired the ner-
vous man as he paused before drinking.
"Apply for office under the present ad-
ministration," was the answer. The ner-
vous man invited the stranger to join him.