The writer of this has a firm belief in the Bible as the only creed of religious faith and duty, and willingly accords to every human being the right to choose his form of worship according to his judgment, but in case of doubt it is best to follow the teachings of his mother.
Sherman expresses his belief in the importance of personal faith and the influence of maternal teachings on religious choices.
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