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To assume that they are always in conformity with the laws of God is presumptuously and impiously to exalt man even to equality with God.
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Sumner argues that assuming human laws always align with divine laws elevates humanity to an unjustified status.
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Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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