There exists indeed an opposition to it {} by the friends of William and Mary, which is not strong. The most restive is that of the . In this the Presbyterian clergy take the lead. The tocsin is sounded in all their pulpits, and the first alarm denounced is against the particular creed of Doctr. Cooper; and as impudently denounced as if they really knew what it is.{}
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In Thomas Jefferson's "Letters," he discusses the opposition faced by supporters of William and Mary, which he views as relatively weak. Among those opposing him, the Presbyterian clergy are particularly vocal, stirring discontent and rallying against certain beliefs. They loudly announce their concerns from their pulpits, creating an atmosphere of alarm regarding specific theological positions, such as that of Doctr. Cooper.

Jefferson notes the intensity of the denunciations, suggesting that they are made without a full understanding of the actual beliefs they are condemning. This highlights the fervor and readiness of the clergy to attack perceived threats to their faith, even if it means misconstruing the doctrines of their opponents.

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