Project Gutenberg 2011-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 182 Moss, Arthur B. 1855 Nature and the Gods From "The Atheistic Platform", Twelve Lectures Produced by David Widger "Nature and the Gods" by Arthur B. Moss is a philosophical treatise published in the late 19th century. This book is primarily a collection of lectures that delve into the intricate relationship between humanity, nature, and the concept of deities. It discusses the notion of "Nature" as a foundational element of understanding existence and critically examines the misconceptions surrounding the gods worshipped throughout human history. In "Nature and the Gods," Moss argues that theological beliefs have historically stemmed from humanity's ignorance of natural processes. He suggests that as human beings evolved, they transitioned from primitive worship of natural objects and living beings to more abstract notions of divine beings, ultimately arriving at monotheism. Throughout the text, Moss critiques the role of gods in moral direction and human advancement, insisting that these virtues stem from societal interaction rather than divine influence. He emphasizes that human progress is driven by intelligence, effort, and ethical considerations developed collectively, rather than from divine intervention. The book serves as a call for individuals to rely on reason and education to combat ignorance and suffering in the world, urging humanity to take responsibility for its actions and their effects on nature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Free thought BL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 62147 2025-10-14T16:06:52.914930 text/html 57224 2013-01-29T11:49:34 text/html 91862 2025-10-14T16:06:56.851986 application/epub+zip 90520 2025-10-14T16:06:54.739946 application/epub+zip 90520 2025-10-14T16:06:53.495948 application/epub+zip 180312 2025-10-14T16:06:58.455942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173349 2025-10-14T16:06:56.244961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166395 2022-09-16T14:30:51.453291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52612 2025-10-14T16:06:52.674945 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52600 2011-05-29T13:35:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52591 2011-05-29T13:35:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19711 2025-10-14T16:06:58.579943 application/rdf+xml 12935 2025-10-14T16:06:54.184949 image/jpeg 3318 2025-10-14T16:06:53.930986 image/jpeg 20537 2011-05-29T13:35:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 21486 2013-01-29T11:49:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 20517 2011-05-29T13:35:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 90207 2025-10-14T16:06:52.921984 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog