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Title: The Character of a Priest
Note: Reading ease score: 17.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Character of a Priest" by Richard Carlile is a critical treatise written in the early 19th century. This book delves into the nature and role of priests in society, asserting that they are impostors who exploit religious beliefs for personal gain. It argues against the idea of inherent superiority of religious figures, advocating for the principles of equality and morality based on the natural order rather than on dogmatic beliefs. In the text, the author passionately critiques the priesthood, claiming that priests lack true moral integrity and are motivated by self-interest and greed. Carlile dissects various religious practices and doctrines, suggesting that they are not rooted in truth but rather in manipulation and control over the populace. He asserts that genuine spirituality is in alignment with nature, and he calls on individuals to reject the deceitful claims of religious leaders and seek understanding through reason rather than faith. The work presents a scathing view of organized religion, portraying it as a source of societal corruption and conflict rather than as a guide to moral living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carlile, Richard, 1790-1843
EBook No.: 38377
Published: Dec 22, 2011
Downloads: 36
Language: English
Subject: Priests -- Controversial literature
Subject: Priesthood -- Controversial literature
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Character of a Priest
Note: Reading ease score: 17.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Character of a Priest" by Richard Carlile is a critical treatise written in the early 19th century. This book delves into the nature and role of priests in society, asserting that they are impostors who exploit religious beliefs for personal gain. It argues against the idea of inherent superiority of religious figures, advocating for the principles of equality and morality based on the natural order rather than on dogmatic beliefs. In the text, the author passionately critiques the priesthood, claiming that priests lack true moral integrity and are motivated by self-interest and greed. Carlile dissects various religious practices and doctrines, suggesting that they are not rooted in truth but rather in manipulation and control over the populace. He asserts that genuine spirituality is in alignment with nature, and he calls on individuals to reject the deceitful claims of religious leaders and seek understanding through reason rather than faith. The work presents a scathing view of organized religion, portraying it as a source of societal corruption and conflict rather than as a guide to moral living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carlile, Richard, 1790-1843
EBook No.: 38377
Published: Dec 22, 2011
Downloads: 36
Language: English
Subject: Priests -- Controversial literature
Subject: Priesthood -- Controversial literature
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.