Quicksands - Stephen Jenner - Bog

Quicksands: Or Prevalent Fallacies In Belief And Worship Pointed Out, With Their Remedies is a book written by Stephen Jenner in 1875. The book is a critique of common misconceptions and errors in religious belief and worship. Jenner provides a detailed analysis of various beliefs and practices that he considers to be fallacious, including the idea of predestination, the concept of original sin, and the use of religious symbols and sacraments. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular topic. In each chapter, Jenner provides a thorough examination of the topic, discussing its historical origins, its theological implications, and its practical applications. He then offers his own perspective on the topic, pointing out the fallacies that he believes are inherent in it, and suggesting remedies for these fallacies. Throughout the book, Jenner emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and rational analysis in religious belief and worship. He argues that blind faith and unquestioning acceptance of religious dogma can lead to dangerous errors and misunderstandings. Instead, he advocates for a more thoughtful and reflective approach to religion, one that is based on reason and evidence rather than superstition and tradition. Overall, Quicksands: Or Prevalent Fallacies In Belief And Worship Pointed Out, With Their Remedies is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges readers to reexamine their beliefs and practices in light of reason and evidence. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of religion.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.