What I Believe by Leo Tolstoy ~ Full Audiobook [religion]
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The Oath of Allegiance Is Affirmed by the Apostle Paul
Oaths are so essential in upholding the awful evils brought about by war and violence, that in France where Christ's doctrine is entirely set aside, the oath of allegiance remains in full force. Epictetus and Seneca enjoined all men to take no oaths. Why should I say that Christ did not see this evil when he speaks of it so definitely and so forcibly? He says, I say to you, do not swear at all. The saying is as clear, as simple, and as indubitable as the words do not judge, do not condemn,. It gives as little scope for false interpretation because the words, let your communication be yes, yes, or no, no
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