It will teach posterity not to make war upon either religion or philosophy for the abuse which the hypocrites of both have made of the two most valuable blessings conferred upon us by the bounty of the universal Patron, who in all things eminently favors and protects the race of man.
Burke expresses his belief that future generations will learn not to condemn religion or philosophy based on the misdeeds of those who hypocritically abuse them.
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