- Nov 2022
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No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity. With equal, nay with greater reason, a body of men are unfit to be both judges and parties at the same time; yet what are many of the most important acts of legislation, but so many judicial determinations
He is essentially stating that the judge should not be the same as the body of men because it affects their judgement, just as the person on trial cannot be their own judge.
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Having performed something of what God required, in labouring to suit his Words unto his Works, at this Day among us, and therewithal handled a Theme that has been sometimes counted not unworthy the Pen, even of a King, it will easily be perceived, that some subordinate Ends have been considered in these Endeavours.
So do these Christians believe that it is God's word to convert the Indians? If so, why would they turn to such terrible things such as eradication if the Indians refused?
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- Sep 2022
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Liberty is to faction what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires
Liberty is needed in a group just like air is needed for fire. I was shocked that this was even mentioned because while he brings up the fact that groups need liberty in order to work, slavery was an issue and also women did not have the liberty to do certain things as well. (Also, this is some top tier Madison bars)
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But the fact is, that we already hear it whispered in the private circles of those who oppose the new Constitution, that the thirteen States are of too great extent for any general system, and that we must of necessity resort to separate confederacies of distinct portions of the whole.
The federalists want to split up the states because the 13 states are too far advanced and a lot to hold as a union.
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She describes the Native Americans as savage and hellish scourges of God. She acclaims the wonder of God’s power when these same Native Americans offer her food, help her find shelter, and provide her with a Bible.
Rowlandson describes Native Americans as a people created by god solely to be savages and to create destruction. During her captivity, she faced similar abuse that Natives were facing like being starved. Even then, she doesn't even acknowledge the fact that Native Americans were not savages, but rather gives the credit to god for sending her Native Americans that helped her out rather than just stating that she simply was wrong and that all Native Americans were not bad people. The fact that in this time and even in todays day, God has a heavy impact on how people view the world is mind blowing but also fascinating. It was and still is so much easier to give God the credit for what other people do than to give the actual person/people credit.
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