Ante-Nicene Fathers — Vol. 06 — CCEL UTF-8 text — Section 1793
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Work: Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 6
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Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. 6
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67. Therefore, when you urge against us that we turn away from the religion [3867] of past ages, it is fitting that you should examine why it is done, not what is done, and not set before you what we have left, but observe especially what we have followed. For if it is a fault or crime to change an opinion, and pass from ancient customs to new conditions and desires, this accusation holds against you too, who have so often changed your habits and mode of life, who have gone over to other customs and ceremonies, so that you are condemned by [3868] past ages as well as we. Do you indeed …
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