"A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity" by William Wilberforce is a detailed critique of the shallow Christian faith practiced by the wealthy in late 18th-century Britain. The author expresses concern that many who call themselves Christians don't truly understand the core beliefs of their religion, mixing up good behavior with genuine faith. Wilberforce explains why he wrote the book: to point out these misunderstandings and show the need for a more sincere and profound dedication to Christian principles, urging readers to recognize the importance of personal responsibility in their spiritual journey, suggesting that ignoring such understanding could have serious consequences for both individuals and society.
A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity.
By William Wilberforce
In a society of superficial faith, a lone voice calls for a deeper, more authentic understanding of Christianity among those who claim to follow it.
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About the AuthorWilliam Wilberforce was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. A native of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he began his political career in 1780, and became an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire (1784–1812). In 1785, he underwent a conversion experience and became an Evangelical Anglican, which resulted in major changes to his lifestyle and a lifelong concern for reform.
William Wilberforce was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. A native of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he began his political career in 1780, and became an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire (1784–1812). In 1785, he underwent a conversion experience and became an Evangelical Anglican, which resulted in major changes to his lifestyle and a lifelong concern for reform.
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