My general plan is good, though in the detail there may be faults.
ADAM WEISHAUPTBut I have contrived an explanation which has every advantage; is inviting to christians of every communion; gradually frees them from all religious prejudices
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These should therefore be our chief study; we should insinuate ourselves into their good opinion
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This is the great object held out by this association; and the means of attaining it is illumination, enlightening the understanding by the sun of reason which will dispell the clouds of superstition and of prejudice.
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In a state of liberty and moral equality, freed from the obstacles which subordination, rank, and riches, continually throw in our way.
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Cultivates the social virtues; and animates them by a great, a feasable, a speedy prospect of universal happiness,
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Of its origin, of its history, of its object, nor any explanation of its mysteries and symbols, which does not leave the mind in total uncertainty on all these points.
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The priest and the unlettered lord of his family, and Reason will be the code of laws to all mankind.
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If a writer publishes any thing that attracts notice, and is in itself just, but does not accord with our plan
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Every man is entitled therefore, to give any explanation of the symbols and a system of the doctrine that he can render palatable.
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In another situation, and in an active station in life,
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G is Grace, the Flaming Star is the Torch of Reason.
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It will be an immense relief to their enslaved minds to be freed from any one bond of restraint
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Of all the means I know to lead men, the most effectual is a concealed mystery.The hankering of the mind is irresistible.
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Our secret association works in a way that nothing can withstand, and man shall soon be free and happy.
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Give them hints of emancipation from the tyranny of public opinion, and of standing up for themselves;
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But I have contrived an explanation which has every advantage; is inviting to christians of every communion; gradually frees them from all religious prejudices
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