I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond thi…

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I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of humans; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow creatures happy. ✨ The Age of Reason pt. 1 (1794)
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I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of humans; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow creatures happy. ✨ The Age of Reason pt. 1 (1794)

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