Orthodoxy Unmasked: Or All Is Not Gold That Glitters (1829)

By George Washington Banks

Book Overview

Orthodoxy Unmasked: Or All Is Not Gold That Glitters is a book written by George Washington Banks in 1829. The book is a critique of organized religion and its practices. Banks argues that the Christian church has become corrupt and has strayed from its original teachings. He believes that many of the practices that are commonly associated with Christianity are actually pagan in origin and have been adopted by the church over time.Banks also takes issue with the idea of blind faith, arguing that individuals should question their beliefs and not simply accept what they are told. He believes that true faith should be based on reason and evidence, not on tradition or authority.Throughout the book, Banks provides examples of what he sees as the flaws in organized religion, including the use of fear and guilt to control people, the suppression of free thought and expression, and the mistreatment of women and minorities.Despite the controversial nature of his arguments, Banks was a respected member of society and his book was widely read and debated at the time of its publication. Today, Orthodoxy Unmasked remains a fascinating and thought-provoking critique of organized religion and its practices.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: 116692811X
• ISBN13: 9781166928117
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"