Popular Amusements

By J. T. (Jonathan Townley) Crane

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of tempting distractions, a guide offers rules for having fun without losing your soul.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Philosophy & Ethics Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal

Released

2014-05-18

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Summary

"Popular Amusements" by J. T. Crane is a book from the 1800s exploring how Christians should think about fun and free time. It starts by saying that having fun is good, but we need to be smart about it. The author looks at different ways people have fun, like going to the theater, watching horse races, playing baseball, dancing, and card games, and uses the Bible to help figure out if these activities line up with Christian beliefs. Crane wants readers to make good choices about how they spend their time so they can stay true to their faith.