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100 1 _aBlatchford, Robert,
_d1851-1943
245 1 0 _aGod and My Neighbour
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aProduced by The Freethought Archives, and David Widger
520 _a"God and My Neighbour" by Robert Blatchford is a non-fiction work likely written in the late 19th century. The book addresses themes of religion and morality, focusing on the author's critique of Christianity and its practices. Blatchford presents himself as a self-proclaimed "infidel," challenging conventional beliefs while advocating for a more rational and humane approach to ethics and spirituality. The opening of the book sets a reflective and conversational tone, as Blatchford walks through London's Strand, contemplating the nature of belief and infidelity. He shares his feelings toward the label of "infidel," which has been affixed to him by those in religious circles, and uses this as a springboard to delve into criticisms of organized religion's moral standings. Blatchford argues that traditional Christian ethics are not reflective of the essence taught by Jesus and raises questions about the inconsistencies in religious beliefs and practices. He emphasizes the need for a more rational, evidence-based approach to understanding faith, advocating instead for social justice and humanism over religious dogma. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAgnosticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6172
999 _c48194
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