Gerrard Winstanley : 17th Century, British Leveller and Protestant Reformer

Declaration from the Poor oppressed Peop... : To all that call themselves, o...

1649

We whose narnes are subscribed, do in the name of all the poor oppressed people in England, declare unto you, that call your selves lords of Manors, and Lords of the Land, That in regard the King of Righteousness, our Maker, hath inlightened our hearts so far, as to see, That the earth was not made purposely for you, to be Lords of it, and we to be your Slaves, Servants, and Beggers; but it was made to be a common Livelihood to all, without respect of persons: And that your buying and selling of Land, and the Fruits of it, one to another, is The cursed thing, and was brought in by War; which hath, and still does establish murder, and theft, In the hands of some branches of Mankinde over others, which is the greatest outward burden, and unri... (From: Bilderberg.org.)

Law of Freedom in a Platform, The : Or, True Magistracy Restored

1652

CHAP. I. - The Law of Freedom. The great searching of heart in these days is to find out where true freedom lies, that the commonwealth of England might be established in peace. Some say, 'It lies in the free use of trading, and to have all patents, licenses and restraints removed'. But this is a freedom under the will of a conqueror. Others say, 'It is true freedom to have ministers to preach, and for people to hear whom they will, without being restrained or compelled from or to any form of worship'. But this is an unsettled freedom. Others say, 'It is true freedom to have community with all women, and to have liberty to satisfy their lusts and greedy appetites'. But this is the freedom of wanton unreasonable bea... (From: Bilderberg.org.)

True Levellers Standard Advanced, The : Or, The State of Community Ope...

1649

A Declaration to the Powers of England, and to all the Powers of the World, shewing the Cause why the Common People of England have begun, and gives Consent to Digge up, Manure, and Sow Corn upon George-Hill in Surrey; by those that have Subscribed, and thousands more that gives Consent. In the beginning of Time, the great Creator Reason, made the Earth to be a Common Treasury, to preserve Beasts, Birds, Fishes, and Man, the lord that was to govern this Creation; for Man had Domination given to him, over the Beasts, Birds, and Fishes; but not one word was spoken in the beginning, That one branch of mankind should rule over another. And the Reason is this, Every single man, Male and Female, is a perfect Creature of himself;... (From: Marxists.org.)

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Gerrard Winstanley : 17th Century, British Leveller and Protestant Reformer

October 19, 1609 — September 10, 1676

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