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title: 'An Answer to the Common Objections to Chinese Testimony; and an Earnest Appeal to the Legislature of California for Their Protection by Our Law'
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authors:
- 'William Speer'
date: 1857-01-01
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topics:
- 'Non-Christian Religions and Beliefs'
- 'Citizenship and Government'
scriptures:
- 'Exodus 21'
- 'Romans 13'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/speer-1857-an-answer-to-the-common-objections-to-chinese-testimony-and-an-earnest-appeal-to-the-legislature-of-california-for-their-protection-by-our-law
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# An Answer to the Common Objections to Chinese Testimony; and an Earnest Appeal to the Legislature of California for Their Protection by Our Law

Rev. William Speer (1857) urges California legislators to admit Chinese testimony and protect Chinese residents, answering objections about pagan oaths and cultural differences.

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