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And now I began to think of leaving my Effects with this Woman, and setting out for Lisbon, and so to the Brasils; but now another Scruple came in my Way, and that was Religion; for as I had entertain'd some Doubts about the Roman Religion, even while I was abroad, especially in my State of Solitude; so I knew there was no going to the Brasils for me, much less going to settle there, unless I resolv'd to embrace the Roman Catholick Religion, without any Reserve; unless on the other hand, I resolv'd to be a Sacrifice to my Principles, be a Martyr for Religion, and die in the Inquisition; so I resolv'd to stay at Home, and if I could find Means for it, to dispose of my Plantation. 去书内
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    This passage resonates with the internal conflict between personal ambition and religious conviction.The protagonist is torn between the desire to pursue wealth and a new life in the Brazils and the moral dilemma of having to abandon his religious beliefs to do so.The mention of"some Doubts about the Roman Religion"and the"State of Solitude"suggests a period of introspection and questioning,which is a universal human experience. The reference to the Inquisition and the choice between"embracing the Roman Catholick Religion"or being"a Sacrifice to my Principles"highlights the severe consequences of religious nonconformity during that era.It underscores the harsh reality that one's faith could lead to persecution or even death,a stark reminder of the power of religious institutions and their impact on individual lives.

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