Views of Religion

Views of Religion is a book written by Theodore Parker, an American transcendentalist and Unitarian minister, originally published in 1846. The book is a collection of essays that explore Parker's thoughts and beliefs on religion, spirituality, and the relationship between God and humanity. Parker's writing is characterized by his rejection of traditional Christian doctrines and his emphasis on the importance of reason and individual conscience in matters of faith. Throughout the book, Parker argues that religion should be based on personal experience and moral intuition rather than blind adherence to dogma. He also criticizes the idea of original sin and the notion of a vengeful God, instead emphasizing the importance of love and compassion in human relationships. Views of Religion is considered a seminal work in the development of American religious thought and has been influential in the development of liberal theology and religious humanism. The book continues to be studied and debated by scholars and theologians today.1885. Contents: The Religious Element in Man; Naturalism, Supernaturalism and Spiritualism; Speculative Atheism, Regarded as a Theory of the Universe; Speculative Theism, Regarded as a Theory of the Universe; A Sermon of Providence; Of Justice and the Conscience; Of the Culture of the Religious Powers; Of Pietry, and the Relation Thereof to Manly Life; Conscious Religion as a Source of Strength; Of Communion with God; The Relation of Jesus to his Age and the Ages; Thoughts about Jesus; A Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Christianity; The Bible; A Sermon on Immortal Life; An Humble Tribute to the Memory of William Ellery Channing, D.D.; Beauty in the World of Matter; Spring; and Prayer.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.