A90276:274
Of schism the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the…Of schisme the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the…
Of schism the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the present differences in religion. / By John Owen D.D.Of schisme the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the present differences in religion. / By John Owen D.D.
Oxford: printed by L.L. for T. Robinson, 1657
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1. That Separation from a particular Church, as such, as merely separation, is Schism, or ought to be so esteemed; though ⟨p. 194⟩perhaps such separation may proceed from Schism, and be also attended with other evils.
1. That Separation from a particular Church, as such, as meerly separation, is Schisme, or ought to be so esteemed; though ⟨p. 194⟩perhaps such separation may proceed from Schisme, and be also attended with other evills.
2. That however, separation upon just cause, and ground, from any Church, is no Schism: This is granted by all Persons living. Schism is causeless say all men however concerned. And herein is a truth uncontrollable, Separation upon just cause is a duty; and therefore cannot be Schism, which is always a sin. Now there are 500 things in the Church of Rome whereof every one, grafted, as they are, there into the stock & principle of imposition on the practice and confession of men▪ is a sufficient cause of separation from any particular Church in the world; yea from all of them, one after another; should they all consent unto the same thing, & impose it in the same manner; if there be any Truth in that Maxim; It is better to obey God then man.
2. That however, separation upon jus• cause, and ground, from any Church, is no Schisme: This is granted by all Persons living. Schisme is causelesse say all men however concerned. And herein is a truth uncontroulable, Separation upon just cause is a duty; and therefore cannot be Schisme, which is alwayes a sinne. Now there are 500 things in the Church of Rome whereof every one, grafted, as they are, there into the stock & principle of imposition on the practice and confession of men▪ is a sufficient cause of separation from any particular Church in the world; yea from all of them, one after another; should they all consent unto the same thing, & impose it in the same manner; if therebe any Truth in that Maxime; It is better to obey God then man.