02271cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500740014126400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036550000310040150800290043252013860046153400450184765300170189285600430190999900170195236271UtSlPG20260610133828.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aMoss, Arthur B.,d1855-10aNature and the Gods :bFrom "The Atheistic Platform", Twelve Lectures 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-29  aProduced by David Widger  a"Nature and the Gods" by Arthur B. Moss is a philosophical treatise published in the late 19th century. This book is primarily a collection of lectures that delve into the intricate relationship between humanity, nature, and the concept of deities. It discusses the notion of "Nature" as a foundational element of understanding existence and critically examines the misconceptions surrounding the gods worshipped throughout human history.  In "Nature and the Gods," Moss argues that theological beliefs have historically stemmed from humanity's ignorance of natural processes. He suggests that as human beings evolved, they transitioned from primitive worship of natural objects and living beings to more abstract notions of divine beings, ultimately arriving at monotheism. Throughout the text, Moss critiques the role of gods in moral direction and human advancement, insisting that these virtues stem from societal interaction rather than divine influence. He emphasizes that human progress is driven by intelligence, effort, and ethical considerations developed collectively, rather than from divine intervention. The book serves as a call for individuals to rely on reason and education to combat ignorance and suffering in the world, urging humanity to take responsibility for its actions and their effects on nature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFree thought40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36271  c77111d77111