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Title: Amusement: A Force in Christian Training
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "Amusement: A Force in Christian Training" by Marvin R. Vincent is a discursive religious treatise written in the late 19th century. The work examines the complex relationship between Christianity and amusement, arguing for a reevaluation of how amusement is perceived and utilized within the church, especially regarding its impact on youth. Vincent's discussions aim to inspire Christians to engage more thoughtfully with the concept of amusement rather than shunning it altogether. The opening of this text lays the groundwork for Vincent's argument by establishing the necessity of amusement in human life, comparable to food and sleep. He critiques the prevailing attitudes among some Christians, who regard various forms of amusement with suspicion and caution. Vincent highlights the tendency of church leaders to focus excessively on the evils associated with amusements, rather than emphasizing their potential for good. He advocates for an approach that integrates spiritual values within amusements, thus allowing them to be regulated and enjoyed rather than feared and avoided. The preface and initial sections of the book evoke a provocative conversation about balancing Christian principles with the natural human desire for enjoyment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vincent, Marvin R., 1834-1922
EBook No.: 25018
Published: Apr 8, 2008
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: Christian life
Subject: Amusements -- Religious aspects
Subject: Sermons, American
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Amusement: A Force in Christian Training
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "Amusement: A Force in Christian Training" by Marvin R. Vincent is a discursive religious treatise written in the late 19th century. The work examines the complex relationship between Christianity and amusement, arguing for a reevaluation of how amusement is perceived and utilized within the church, especially regarding its impact on youth. Vincent's discussions aim to inspire Christians to engage more thoughtfully with the concept of amusement rather than shunning it altogether. The opening of this text lays the groundwork for Vincent's argument by establishing the necessity of amusement in human life, comparable to food and sleep. He critiques the prevailing attitudes among some Christians, who regard various forms of amusement with suspicion and caution. Vincent highlights the tendency of church leaders to focus excessively on the evils associated with amusements, rather than emphasizing their potential for good. He advocates for an approach that integrates spiritual values within amusements, thus allowing them to be regulated and enjoyed rather than feared and avoided. The preface and initial sections of the book evoke a provocative conversation about balancing Christian principles with the natural human desire for enjoyment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vincent, Marvin R., 1834-1922
EBook No.: 25018
Published: Apr 8, 2008
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: Christian life
Subject: Amusements -- Religious aspects
Subject: Sermons, American
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.