"Deny Ignorance" From Back In 1835? Speaking Like A Present-Day Mission Statement

This is something rather interesting I came across in an old text from 1835. I thought it could be well received here, regarding the ATS motto "Deny Ignorance". I GUARANTEE you haven't seen this text before...



(p.p. 101)


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Of course, the religious references are perhaps outdated at this point. Or not?

Your thoughts?

Good day,