A Reply to his Chap. 69.
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CHAP. 66. A Reply to his Chap. 69.
Discusser.
The Answer by concession to Hilary's words may further be discussed. It is true (saith the Answerer) as Hilary speaketh, that neither the Apostles, nor we, may propagate Christian Religion by the Sword: But if Pagans cannot be won by the word, they are not to be compelled by the Sword. Nevertheless this hindereth not, but if they, or any other should blaspheme the true God, and his true Religion, they ought to be severely punished: and no less do they deserve who seduce from the Truth to damnable Heresy and Idolatry.
THe Answer by concession to Hilaryes words may surther be discussed. It is true (saith the Answerer) as Hylary speaketh, that neither the Apostles, nor we, may propagate Christian Religion by the Sword: But if Pagans cannot be wonne by the word, they are not to be compelled by the Sword. Neverthelesse this hindreth not, but if they, or any other should blaspheme the true God, and his true Religion, they ought to be severely punished: and no lesse doe they deserve who seduce from the Truth to damnable Heresie and Idolatrie.
In which Answer, I observe, First, his Agreement with Hilary, that Christian Religion may not be propagated by the civill Sword.
Unto which I Reply, what meaneth then this passage in his first Answer to the former speeches of the Kings, viz. We acknowledge, that none is to be constrained to believe or profess the true Religion, till he be convinced in Judgement of the Truth of it.