The Churches and Modern Thought by Vivian Phelips
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"The Churches and Modern Thought" by Philip Vivian is an analytical examination of the conflicts between Christianity and contemporary rationalist perspectives, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the grounds of modern unbelief and presents a critical inquiry into the relevance of traditional Christian doctrine in the face of advancing scientific knowledge and societal changes. Through a systematic approach, the author aims to discuss significant issues such as the nature
of miracles, biblical criticism, and the challenge of reconciling Christianity with modern scientific and philosophical insights. At the start of the text, Vivian sets the stage by outlining the gravity of the current situation regarding religious belief, noting a growing skepticism amongst the educated classes. He cites various authoritative figures from the Christian establishment who have acknowledged this decline in faith, emphasizing the importance of facing these realities rather than ignoring them. The introductory chapters detail the various attitudes among the laity, highlighting their struggle with traditional beliefs in light of modern knowledge. Vivian also asserts that there is an urgent need for a frank discussion about the Christian faith and its foundational claims, particularly as many individuals navigate feelings of doubt and confusion about the teachings they have received versus the evidence they encounter in the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Phelips, Vivian, 1860- |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Churches and Modern Thought An inquiry into the grounds of unbelief and an appeal for candour |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Rationalism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45053 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2318 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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