| Author |
Magee, William Connor, 1822-1891 |
| Author |
Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 |
| Contributor |
Cooper, Robert A. |
| Contributor |
Goulburn, Edward Meyrick, 1818-1897 |
| Title |
Christianity in relation to Freethought, Scepticism, and Faith
Three discourses by the Bishop of Peterborough with special replies by Mr. C. Bradlaugh
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the [1873] Austin and Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Christianity in relation to Freethought, Scepticism, and Faith" by Magee et al. is a collection of religious discourses written in the early 19th century. The work presents a dialogue between the Bishop of Peterborough and the freethinker Charles Bradlaugh, exploring the complex interactions between religion, skepticism, and free thought. Central to the text is the challenge posed by modern skepticism towards traditional Christian beliefs and the responses from the Christian side aimed at reaffirming their faith. The opening of this discourse presents the context for a series of sermons delivered by the Bishop, focusing on the themes of Christianity and its relation to freethought and skepticism. The Bishop uses the biblical story of Thomas as an illustration of doubt, asserting that genuine belief cannot exist without some measure of faith despite uncertainties. In his address, he seeks to understand the motivations of skeptics while defending Christian doctrine against modern forms of disbelief. The first responses from Bradlaugh critique the Bishop's arguments, emphasizing that the skepticism he represents is not inherently unreasonable and challenges the notion that faith must be devoid of reasoning or evidence. Overall, the introduction frames a significant debate between established religious views and the rise of freethinking ideologies, establishing the parameters for the discourses to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
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| Subject |
Apologetics
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| Subject |
Free thought
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| Subject |
Christianity -- Controversial literature
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| Subject |
Skepticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64503 |
| Release Date |
Feb 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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