Aikenhead

Read it too for the sad story of Thomas Aikenhead, the Scottish theology student executed for blasphemy in 1696.

Free speech and progress 2006

Aikenhead was hanged for a piece of boyish incredulity; there, a few years afterwards, David Hume ruined Philosophy and Faith, an undisturbed and well-reputed citizen; and thither, in yet a few years more, Burns came from the plough-tail, as to an academy of gilt unbelief and artificial letters.

Edinburgh Picturesque Notes 2005

Aikenhead which Mr. W.E.H. Lecky has warmly commended, and here she wrote her many valuable essays.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

Aikenhead was hanged for a piece of boyish incredulity; there, a few years afterwards, David Hume ruined

Edinburgh Picturesque Notes Robert Louis Stevenson 1872

There Aikenhead was hanged for a piece of boyish incredulity; there, a few years afterwards, David Hume ruined Philosophy and Faith, an undisturbed and well-reputed citizen; and thither, in yet a few years more, Burns came from the plough-tail, as to an academy of gilt unbelief and artificial letters.

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) Robert Louis Stevenson 1872

Aikenhead might undoubtedly have been, by the law of Scotland, punished with imprisonment till he should retract his errors and do penance before the congregation of his parish; and every man of sense and humanity would have thought this a sufficient punishment for the prate of a forward boy.

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829

Aikenhead had said could, without the most violent straining, be brought within the scope of this statute.

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829

Aikenhead (1989 to 1992) have also said they didn't receive a stipend.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed SEAN HOLMAN 2010

Aikenhead (1989 to 1992) have also said they didn't receive a stipend.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed SEAN HOLMAN 2010

Aikenhead could not say what was behind the original lock down.

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