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Jerusalem (1767)
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Revealed religion is one thing, revealed legislation, another.
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To put it in one word: I believe that Judaism knows nothing of revealed religion, in the sense in which this is understood by Christians. The Israelites possess divine legislation.
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The state has physical power and uses it when necessary; the power of religion is love and beneficence
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The state dictates and coerces; religion teaches and persuades. The state enacts laws; religion gives commandments. The state is armed with physical force and makes use of it if need be; the force of religion is love and benevolence.
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Born:
September 6, 1729
Died:
January 4, 1786
(aged 56)
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