Excerpt from Common Sense Thoughts on the Bible for Common Sense People
There is nothing more sacred than truth. We should love it above all things, and be willing to make any sacrifice for its sake. We should abide by its teachings, how far soever they may lead us from what some men call ortho doxy, and into what the same men call heterodoxy. For truth is a blessing to all, being the perception of things as they are: but error is a constant curse, Whether in the beggar's heart or the doctor's; spoken by the fireside, or from the tasselled pulpit.
We never can be sure that our ideas are correct, or our beliefs true, until we have examined them fairly, and scruti nized them without prejudice; otherwise we may be hug ging an error to our bosoms, because we were taught it, and casting the truth from us with disdain. The more nearly allied to our present welfare and future happiness any thing is or professes to be, the more narrowly should we examine, the more carefully should we investigate it; remembering that there is nothing good that is false, and that awise man will always be glad to exchange an error for a truth.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an insightful inquiry into the Bible, challenging its divine origins and the traditional views held by many believers. The author questions the Bible's claims of infallibility and ethical inconsistencies, concluding that its content is predominantly human in origin. The book explores the Bible's historical context, scientific inaccuracies, and contradictions, arguing against the notion that it is the ultimate authority on faith and morality. Instead, it posits that the Bible is a product of its time, reflecting the cultural and religious beliefs of ancient societies. The book highlights the limitations of relying solely on the Bible as a guide for personal and societal conduct, advocating for a more rational and compassionate approach to human affairs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243881444_0
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