On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong.It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think itis enough if the man does no wrong hereafter. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Submitted to the Sec. of War. On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
