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David Brainerd

As the most extravagant errors were received among the established articles of their faith, so the most infamous vices obtained in their practice, and were indulged not only with impunity, but authorized by the sanction of their laws.

David Brainerd

Faith

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People accepted even the biggest mistakes as true parts of their religion, showing how deeply flawed their beliefs were. At the same time, terrible immoral behaviors were not only allowed but officially supported by their legal system.

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