To have dominion by religion, is to have dominion over men's souls, thus over their very spiritual life, and to use the Divine things, which are in their religion, as the means.
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"To have dominion by religion, is to have dominion over men's souls, thus over their very spiritual life, and to use the Divine things, which are in their religion, as the means." — Emanuel Swedenborg #faithspirituality
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To have dominion by religion, is to have dominion over men's souls, thus over their very spiritual life, and to use the Divine things, which are in their religion, as the means. — Emanuel Swedenborg
About Emanuel Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg was a Scientist from Sweden (1688–1772).
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This quote is attributed to Emanuel Swedenborg, a Scientist from Sweden.
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Emanuel Swedenborg lived from 1688 – 1772.
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