Objections to the Spirit of the Age (1)

Religion History repeats itself. This statement conveys un­doubtedly much truth; but it does not reveal the whole truth. Bare historical events which have occurred may re-occur, but the re-occurrence is not identical to the occurred event in every detail. If events re-oc­curred in the same identical manner as before, then you would have, as far as the events themselves are concerned, a practical mechanical repetition. Fact is, that a certain present-day movement be it religious, social,...