02258cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500760013326400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550800290042652013590045553400450181465300130185965300410187285600430191338375UtSlPG20260610133856.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aMitchell, Logan10aReligion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-22  aProduced by David Widger  a"Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures" by Logan Mitchell is a critical examination of religious myths and their historical context, written in the late 19th century. The publication delves into the origins of various religious beliefs, arguing that many are derived from ancient astronomical myths, particularly those associated with the zodiac and the movement of celestial bodies. The author positions himself firmly against established religious doctrines, emphasizing the need for rational inquiry and skepticism towards supernatural explanations.  The opening of the work sets a provocative tone, emphasizing that fear and ignorance have enabled the power of priesthoods throughout history. Mitchell contends that all religions, including Christianity, are deeply rooted in earlier pagan traditions and that their narratives are often fabricated myths that serve the interests of the ruling elite. He argues that the so-called miracles and divine interventions cited in religious texts are merely myths, borrowed from other cultures, which have perpetuated ignorance among the masses. The first lecture focuses on the concept of miracles being a form of deception used by priests to control followers, a theme that likely continues throughout the lectures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aReligion  aReligion -- Controversial literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38375