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Chapter VIII. The Augustinian Theory Contrary to the Moral Sense of Mankind.
ОглавлениеHaving presented evidence that both Catholics and Protestants of Europe and America unite in holding the Augustinian theory of the origin of evil, and also that theologians themselves find it indefensible, the next aim will be to present a portion of the evidence to show that this system is at war with the moral feelings and common sense of mankind.
There are remains of the writings of those who were the opposers of this theory in the time of Augustine, which show the strong emotions called forth at that remote period by the introduction of this doctrine.
The following is from one of the theologians of that day, addressed to the author of the theory:
