Tag Archives: Human Power

First Principles: We Claim the Rights Essential To Happiness Not From Government But From God

Posted on December 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

” Kings or parliaments could not give the rights essential to happiness… We claim them from a higher source – from the King of kings, and Lord of all the earth. They are not annexed to us by parchments and … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Blind Obedience Leads to Despotism

Posted on February 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The doctrine of blind obedience and unqualified submission to any human power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, is the doctrine of despotism.” – Angelina Grimke (1805-1879) A little about her life may be found here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/angelina-grimke-weld

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Tag Archives: Human Power

First Principles: We Claim the Rights Essential To Happiness Not From Government But From God

Thought For the Day: Blind Obedience Leads to Despotism

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