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Should an Act of Parliament be against any of His natural laws, which are immutably true, their declaration would be contrary to eternal truth, equity and justice, and consequently void; and so it would be adjudged by the Parliament itself, when convinced of their mistake.
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James Beck
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Beck argues that any law contrary to natural laws is void and should be recognized as such by Parliament.

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