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God has appointed two kinds of government in the world, which are distinct in their nature, and ought never to be confounded together; one of which is called civil, the other ecclesiastical government.

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Now who can hear Christ declare, that his kingdom is, not of this world, and yet believe that this blending of church and state together can be pleasing to him?

Isaac Backus

Isaac Backus

Isaac Backus

Born: January 9, 1724

Died: November 20, 1806 (aged 82)

Bio: Isaac Backus was a leading Baptist preacher during the era of the American Revolution who campaigned against state-established churches in New England.

Known for:

Isaac Backus on church, state, and Calvinism
CHURCH HIST OF NEW ENGLAND FRO (1784)
Universalism: Examined and Refuted

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