Conscience and Civil Government (Classic Reprint): An Oration Delivered Before the Society of Alumni of the College of Charleston, on Commencement ... Day, March 27th, 1860 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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When does conscience authorize defying the state? An 1860 oration tests the limits of duty, law, and liberty.

The work examines how moral obligation intersects with civil government, asking what must be resisted and what must be obeyed in times of national crisis. It weighs questions of slavery, constitutional law, and divine law, offering a calm, principled look at political conscience. This edition presents the core ideas of a fiery debate from the era, exploring how individuals and communities decide when resistance is justified, and how such choices shape a nation’s future. It offers historical context, moral reasoning, and reflections on the responsibilities of citizens, rulers, and religious communities.

• How conscience can challenge legal authority without abandoning civic duty
• The boundaries between civil obedience and moral resistance
• Historical parallels from revolutions and constitutional debates
• A discussion of slavery, divine law, and the role of the Constitution

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