Project Gutenberg 2012-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 369 Bradlaugh, Charles 1833 1891 Bradlaugh, C. (Charles) Iconoclast Theological Essays Heresy, its morality and utility -- Humanity's gain from unbelief -- Supernatural and rational morality -- Has man a soul? -- Is there a God? -- A plea for atheism -- A few words about the Devil -- Were Adam and Eve our first parents? -- New life of Abraham -- New life of Jacob -- New life of Moses -- New life of David -- A new life of Jonah -- Who was Jesus Christ? -- What did Jesus teach? -- The twelve apostles -- The atonement -- When were our Gospels written? -- Mr. Gladstone's reply to Colonel Ingersoll on Christianity -- A few words on the Christians' creed. Produced by David Widger "Theological Essays" by Charles Bradlaugh is a collection of philosophical writings that was published in the late 19th century. The essays delve into topics such as heresy, the morality of beliefs, the nature of God, and the role of rationality in understanding spirituality. Bradlaugh's work engages with the changing landscape of religious thought, particularly in the context of atheism, the questioning of traditional doctrines, and the push for personal freedom in belief systems. The opening of the book introduces the concept of heresy, questioning why society harshly punishes those labeled as heretics while more dubious behaviors are often overlooked. Bradlaugh explains that heretics are individuals who actively seek their own beliefs rather than merely accepting the traditions handed down to them by previous generations. He argues that heretical thought is essential for societal progress, often leading to political liberation and enlightenment. Through a historical lens, he highlights how many figures once deemed heretical, such as Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Bacon, have ultimately been revered for their contributions to knowledge and intellectual freedom, marking a significant shift in societal attitudes towards dissenting voices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Free thought Rationalism BL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 728611 2025-07-16T04:58:38.169565 text/html 729172 2012-03-25T11:40:40 text/html 377187 2025-07-16T04:58:52.768559 application/epub+zip 777594 2025-01-16T05:10:36.606202 application/pdf 777591 2025-01-16T05:10:22.129262 application/pdf 377121 2025-07-16T04:58:44.698583 application/epub+zip 804385 2012-03-25T12:42:02 application/pdf 357343 2025-07-16T04:58:41.368549 application/epub+zip 596016 2025-07-16T04:58:58.275531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546755 2025-07-16T04:58:50.710515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522911 2022-09-18T04:47:55.889934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 679593 2025-07-16T04:58:37.458592 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 679829 2012-03-25T11:42:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 673309 2012-03-25T11:42:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 673362 2012-03-25T11:42:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29802 2025-07-16T04:58:58.416467 application/rdf+xml 661236 2025-07-16T04:58:37.197618 text/x-rst 661238 2012-03-25T11:42:56 text/x-rst 13525 2025-07-16T04:58:42.572539 image/jpeg 3447 2025-07-16T04:58:41.971557 image/jpeg 255098 2012-03-25T13:02:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 253955 2012-03-25T13:02:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 264444 2012-03-25T13:02:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 788107 2012-03-25T13:02:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 248840 2012-03-25T13:02:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 253858 2012-03-25T13:02:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 333325 2025-07-16T04:58:38.223596 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 en.wikipedia