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Show 137 difference. If I say the Oath T Qm oay m e uatn, i am agreeing that the King has the right to govern all things in my li f e, even in matters of conscience.". "Oh," said Benny understanding his father's tone more than his words. If I said that Oath, I'd be usin my freedom to do what?" asked Lathrop. "To destroy thine own freedom," answered Joseph. "And therein lies the judgment of God...It is the irony and the tragedy of life that men use freedom to destroy freedom." Lathrop picked up the family Bible. "Freedom is the great measuring rod. We l(„o„ that because it „as the mission of Jesus Christ to set us free. He it is who set the standard. He it is who revealed this great truth. Now, if the King and the Bishop deprive me of my freedom, then who's guilty of committing evil?" "The King- and the Bishop!" Benny said. "Aye, they're usin their position and power to deprive another man of his freedom. God will not hold them guiltless." Joseph had a concerned look on his face. There was something troubling him that needed answering. "But, the King and the Bishop think that sayin the Oath of Supremacy is good, not evil." "Throughout history, Joseph, men have called evil good' and good evil. That's why you must use the key for judging. Now, tell me, all of you-do ya or don't |