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A Letter To A Deist: Concerning The Beauty And Excellency Of Moral Virtue And The Support And Improvement Which It Receives From The Christ

A Letter To A Deist: Concerning The Beauty And Excellency Of Moral Virtue And The Support And Improvement Which It Receives From The Christ

Balguy, John

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ISBN10: 1163996793
ISBN13: 9781163996799
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Letter To A Deist is a book written by John Balguy in 1726. The book is a letter addressed to a Deist, a person who believes in the existence of God but rejects organized religion and supernatural revelation. The purpose of the letter is to argue that moral virtue is beautiful and excellent, and that it is supported and improved by the Christian revelation. Balguy argues that moral virtue is not only good in itself, but it also leads to happiness and a well-lived life. He contends that the Christian revelation provides a foundation for moral virtue, as it teaches us to love God and our neighbors, to be humble and forgiving, and to live a life of service to others. Balguy also argues that the Christian revelation provides a source of motivation and strength for moral virtue, as it gives us hope for eternal life and the promise of divine assistance in our efforts to live virtuously. Throughout the book, Balguy engages with the objections of the Deist, addressing concerns about the reliability of the Bible, the problem of evil, and the role of reason in religious belief. He also draws on the works of other philosophers and theologians, such as John Locke and William Paley, to support his arguments. Overall, A Letter To A Deist is a thoughtful and persuasive defense of the Christian faith and its relationship to moral virtue. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and ethics, as well as for those seeking to engage with the arguments of Deists and other skeptics.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.

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