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Title: Religious Perplexities
Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Religious Perplexities" by L. P. Jacks is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the complexities and challenges of religious belief, particularly focusing on the questions of existence, purpose, and the nature of God. It combines elements of theology, philosophy, and personal reflection to address the struggles that individuals face in understanding faith amidst life's inherent uncertainties. In "Religious Perplexities," Jacks tackles the fundamental questions of existence and the intrinsic human longing for purpose within the framework of religion. He argues that the perplexities of life do not diminish the validity of faith, rather they are essential to the human experience, prompting individuals to confront their fears, doubts, and the heroic possibilities of their existence. Jacks emphasizes that true religion should not aim to eliminate these perplexities but instead empower individuals to face them courageously, with an acknowledgment of both suffering and transcendence in their quest for meaning. Through this lens, he explores the dynamic between reason and faith, ultimately suggesting that a genuine spiritual journey involves embracing the challenges of existence as a path to personal and communal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacks, L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall), 1860-1955
EBook No.: 32578
Published: May 31, 2010
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Apologetics
Subject: Psychology, Religious
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Religious Perplexities
Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Religious Perplexities" by L. P. Jacks is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the complexities and challenges of religious belief, particularly focusing on the questions of existence, purpose, and the nature of God. It combines elements of theology, philosophy, and personal reflection to address the struggles that individuals face in understanding faith amidst life's inherent uncertainties. In "Religious Perplexities," Jacks tackles the fundamental questions of existence and the intrinsic human longing for purpose within the framework of religion. He argues that the perplexities of life do not diminish the validity of faith, rather they are essential to the human experience, prompting individuals to confront their fears, doubts, and the heroic possibilities of their existence. Jacks emphasizes that true religion should not aim to eliminate these perplexities but instead empower individuals to face them courageously, with an acknowledgment of both suffering and transcendence in their quest for meaning. Through this lens, he explores the dynamic between reason and faith, ultimately suggesting that a genuine spiritual journey involves embracing the challenges of existence as a path to personal and communal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacks, L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall), 1860-1955
EBook No.: 32578
Published: May 31, 2010
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Apologetics
Subject: Psychology, Religious
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.