Œuvres de Albert Williams
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This is part of research done by my father in writing about the peripatetic nature of Presbyterian ministry within California Gold Rush days. It notes the transient nature of the parishioners in California to who they work. Reprinted versions of this book are available, and it seems like a good book for the western history and California history library because of it's observations of protestant missionary work.
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- Œuvres
- 5
- Membres
- 23
- Popularité
- #537,598
- Évaluation
- 3.6
- Critiques
- 2
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His tone is refreshing and direct. He thinks that Moses was a psychopath and said so. I will agree if you look at the quoted texts through the eyes of a humanist.
The section on humanism is good, and I am happy he introduced me to a website where I can explore this subject further.
However, he did not analyse society. If I were to look at the state of education in many countries, I believe that many poor people find comfort in religion. It gives them hope and comfort.
Politicians use religion as part of their propaganda. The nexus between religious and political leaders is deep, and he did not analyse this.
Religion may decline in the centuries to come. What will cause it to decline? This is a question that the book does not answer.… (plus d'informations)