Nonconformity Recommended A Discourse On The Persecutions To Which Dissenting Christians Are Exposed With A Compendium Of The Principles That Justify Dissent

Author : H. Craig
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781330410066
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Christian Persecutions written by H. Craig and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Christian Persecutions: Being a Historical Exposition of the Principal Catholic Events From the Christian Era to the Present Time Written From an Unprejudiced Standpoint In presenting this volume to the public the author has but one idea to advance and but one object to attain, and that, to destroy intolerance, bigotry and ignorance. By Intoleration we mean, not a prohibition of rights and opinions, but the religious inconsistency and prejudice that exists in the political and social life of individuals. It is the Intoleration of the mind, the heart, the conscience. By Bigotry, - that obstinate and unreasoning condition in which an individual views his own belief and opinions, and opposes with narrow-minded intolerance the beliefs of others. It is a hated opposition, without reason or common sense. By Ignorance, - that pitiable condition which listens to fanaticism, believes assertions, and analyzes nothing. It is the father of intoleration, bigotry, and superstition. It is the foundation of religious persecution, of idolatry, and of heresy. It breeds confusion, oppression, and persecution. From the first establishment of Christianity to the present day it has been one constant struggle against unbelief, against opposition, and against persecution. In the past there is a wonderful history of the sufferings, the trials, and the steadfastness of those who have been faithful to God, to Christ, and to his Holy Word. To write these histories is beyond the power of man. Hundreds of volumes have been issued and yet we have recorded only a part of the great work of Christianity, and the awful afflictions it has borne. But not once in all those two thousand years has the faith in Christ been lost or broken. While It has apparently met reverses, yet not once was there a defeat. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.