The Roman Catholic Church And The Lures Of Sex; The Beginnings Of Modern Civilization, Industry, Commerce, Foreign Trade, Finance And Banking; And How The Power Of Catholicism Was Undermined

""The Roman Catholic Church and the Lures of Sex"" by Harry Elmer Barnes is a comprehensive study of the impact of the Roman Catholic Church on the development of modern civilization, industry, commerce, foreign trade, finance, and banking. The book explores how the Church's strict teachings on sex and sexuality have influenced the course of history, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Barnes argues that the Church's condemnation of sex outside of marriage, contraception, and homosexuality has had a profound impact on the development of Western society. He examines how the Church's teachings on sexuality have influenced the rise of modern industry, commerce, and banking, and how these institutions have helped to undermine the power of Catholicism. The book also explores the role of the Church in the development of foreign trade and colonialism, and how its teachings on sexuality have influenced the treatment of women and minorities. Barnes provides a detailed analysis of the Church's historical role in shaping modern society, and argues that its influence has been both positive and negative. Overall, ""The Roman Catholic Church and the Lures of Sex"" is a thought-provoking and insightful study of the impact of one of the world's most powerful institutions on the course of human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.