Bell, Robert,  1766-1826 <br/><br/>
Religion & Morality Vindicated, Against Hypocrisy and Pollution :  Or, an Account of the Life and Character of John Church the Obelisk Preacher, Who Was Formerly a Frequenter of Vere-street, and Who Has Been Charged With Unnatural Practices in Various Places. To Which Is Annexed, a Fac-simile of a Letter, Written by Him to James Cook, Who Kept the Infamous House in Vere-street. 

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<br/><br/> Release date is 2018-12-27 
<br/><br/>Transcribed from the [1813] R. Bell second edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Bodleian and British Library for allowing their copies to be consulted  Transcribed from the [1813] R. Bell second edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Bodleian and British Library for allowing their copies to be consulted 
<br/><br/> "Religion & Morality Vindicated, Against Hypocrisy and Pollution" by Robert Bell is a critical publication written in the early 19th century. This book serves as an exposé on the life and character of John Church, a preacher accused of numerous immoral and unnatural practices. It explores themes surrounding the integrity of religious leadership and the moral implications of hypocrisy within religious contexts.  The book delves into the sordid details of Church's life, focusing on allegations of his corrupt behavior and the attempts made by the public and authorities to hold him accountable. Bell documents firsthand accounts, testimonies, and directs accusations against Church, illustrating the profound impact of his actions on vulnerable young men and undermining the values of the community. The narrative is both a dramatic account of scandal and a moral discourse meant to protect the sanctity of religion, posing critical questions about the societal accountability of religious figures and the importance of public moral standards. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Church, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Sodomy) -- England 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KD