Thanks him for the pamphlets. Hopes the institution of Sunday Schools will
become more general as they are calculated to do good. Does not agree with "some
ingenious writers" on the subjects of war and capital punishment. The moral law which
binds all mankind is unchangeable, and if either had been forbidden by it, the "Divine
Legislator" would never have countenanced war or death of criminals. It is not only
lawful, but the duty of government to put murderers to death. There have been just and
lawful wars, though it is certainly desirable that they should become less frequent.
This can be effected by promoting Christianity and electing Christian leaders. Zeal
against any and all wars is not a "Zeal according to Knowledge."
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1817 February 07
Physical Description
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