Letters On The Pernicious Tendency Of The Biblical System, And The Disastrous Consequences, Moral And Physical (1824)

By Clerophilos

Book Overview

Letters On The Pernicious Tendency Of The Biblical System, And The Disastrous Consequences, Moral And Physical (1824) is a book written by Clerophilos, which is a pseudonym for an unknown author. The book consists of a series of letters that criticize the Bible and its teachings. The author argues that the Bible's teachings are harmful to both the moral and physical well-being of individuals and society as a whole. The book is divided into several sections, each of which addresses a different aspect of the Bible's teachings. The first section focuses on the Bible's portrayal of God as a vengeful and wrathful deity, which the author argues leads to fear and anxiety among believers. The second section discusses the Bible's treatment of women and its promotion of patriarchal values. The author argues that this leads to the oppression of women and perpetuates gender inequality. The third section of the book discusses the Bible's teachings on sexuality, arguing that its condemnation of homosexuality and promotion of monogamy are harmful to individuals and society. The fourth section addresses the Bible's promotion of slavery and its endorsement of violence and war. The author argues that these teachings are morally reprehensible and have led to countless atrocities throughout history. Overall, Letters On The Pernicious Tendency Of The Biblical System, And The Disastrous Consequences, Moral And Physical is a scathing critique of the Bible and its teachings. The author argues that the Bible's teachings are harmful and outdated, and that they should be rejected in favor of a more rational and humane moral system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165532344
• ISBN13: 9781165532346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"