But the thought of recognition, under existing circumstances, while the contest is still pending, even without any breaking of the blockade or attempted coercion, is a Satanic absurdity, hardly less impious than the other.
Sumner criticizes the idea of recognizing a government during an ongoing conflict as morally absurd.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
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