I think it was a generous thought, and one that flowed from an exalted mind, that it was not improbable but God might be delighted with the various methods of worshipping him, which divided the whole world.

Alexander Pope

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Religion God

Author

Alexander Pope

Source

Letters of Alexander Pope

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1716 1710s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Pope, Alexander. Letter to Edward Blount. 10 Feb. 1715-1716.

Current Citation

Pope, Alexander. "An Epistle to Allen Lord Bathurst." Alexander Pope: The Major Works, edited by Pat Rogers. Oxford University Press, 2009, I. 153-154.

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"Where is God gone?" he called out. "I mean to tell you! We have killed him,—you and I! We are all his murderers!

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Time
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Original Citation

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Source
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Era
Age of Enlightenment
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Original Citation

Burke, Edmund. Reflections on the Revolution in France. London: James Dodsley, 1790.

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