02309cam a22003253u 4500 4004 UtSlPG 20260610133120.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 On the Prospects of Christianity : Bernard Shaw's Preface to Androcles and the Lion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-05-01 Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger "On the Prospects of Christianity" by Bernard Shaw is a philosophical examination of Christianity, written in the early 20th century. Shaw critiques the traditional interpretations and practices of Christianity, wondering why its principles have not been genuinely implemented in the political or social sphere despite its long history. The text poses challenging questions regarding the figure of Jesus Christ, his significance compared to other historical figures, and the implications of salvation and morality in modern times. The opening of the work sets the tone for Shaw's inquiry into the relevance and authenticity of Christianity today. He begins by referencing the choice made by the people to free Barabbas over Jesus during the crucifixion, suggesting a failure to adopt Jesus's teachings over a more worldly perspective represented by Barabbas. Shaw articulates his skepticism, comparing the practical implications of Jesus’s message with the results from the affluent and respectable society that has largely rejected it. He promises to explore the key doctrines attributed to Christ and argues for a reevaluation of gospel teachings in light of modern economic and social realities, emphasizing a need to infuse these teachings with practical relevance rather than mere dogma. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Essays Prefaces Christianity https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4004 46050 46050