Bentley, Richard (1662–1727)
As the Earth was principally designed for the Being and Service and contemplation of Men; why may not all other Planets be created for the like uses, each for their own Inhabitants who have Life and Understanding?He was adamant, however, that the physical extent of the universe did not diminish the unique relationship between mankind and God, insisting that "the soul of one virtuous man is of greater worth and excellency, than the sun and his planets, and all the stars in the world."
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