02761cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500230014826400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750505750038850800290096352013050099253400450229765300170234265300160235985600430237599900170241839266UtSlPG20260610133911.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aBradlaugh, Charles,d1833-189110aTheological Essays 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-03-250 aHeresy, its morality and utility -- Humanity's gain from unbelief -- Supernatural and rational morality -- Has man a soul? -- Is there a God? -- A plea for atheism -- A few words about the Devil -- Were Adam and Eve our first parents? -- New life of Abraham -- New life of Jacob -- New life of Moses -- New life of David -- A new life of Jonah -- Who was Jesus Christ? -- What did Jesus teach? -- The twelve apostles -- The atonement -- When were our Gospels written? -- Mr. Gladstone's reply to Colonel Ingersoll on Christianity -- A few words on the Christians' creed.  aProduced by David Widger  a"Theological Essays" by Charles Bradlaugh is a collection of philosophical writings that was published in the late 19th century. The essays delve into topics such as heresy, the morality of beliefs, the nature of God, and the role of rationality in understanding spirituality. Bradlaugh's work engages with the changing landscape of religious thought, particularly in the context of atheism, the questioning of traditional doctrines, and the push for personal freedom in belief systems.  The opening of the book introduces the concept of heresy, questioning why society harshly punishes those labeled as heretics while more dubious behaviors are often overlooked. Bradlaugh explains that heretics are individuals who actively seek their own beliefs rather than merely accepting the traditions handed down to them by previous generations. He argues that heretical thought is essential for societal progress, often leading to political liberation and enlightenment. Through a historical lens, he highlights how many figures once deemed heretical, such as Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Bacon, have ultimately been revered for their contributions to knowledge and intellectual freedom, marking a significant shift in societal attitudes towards dissenting voices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFree thought  aRationalism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39266  c80105d80105