That statement of Campbell’s intention goes far in identifying the genius of the Movement: a reformation for the union of Christians and for the conversion of the world. Robert Richardson provides a more extended statement of the Movement’s intent when he described Campbell as “a pioneer on the road to peace and Christian union,” and went on to summarize his goal as: “to take the Bible as the only rule of faith and morals, to unite upon those facts and principles which are commonly received by all
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