Historical literatureThe Augustinian doctrine of the damnation of unbaptized infants and the Calvinistic doctrine of reprobation... Surpass in atrocity any tenets that have ever been admitted into any pagan creed.William E.H. Lecky1869★ 3.5
Historical literatureIt had been boldly predicted by some of the early Christians that the conversion of the world would lead to the establishment of perpetual peace. In looking back, with our present experience, we are driven to the melancholy conclusion that, instead of diminishing the number of wars, ecclesiastical influence has actually and very seriously increased it.William E.H. LeckyHistory of European Morals · 1869★ 2.6