The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1

"The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03" by Jonathan Swift is a collection that dives deep into the author's thoughts on religion, the church, and morality during a time of great intellectual discussion. The book gathers Swift's writings about Christianity and his critical look at how the Church of England operates. Swift uses satire to pull apart the complicated subjects of faith and human morals. The volume starts with a preface that explains the background of Swift's writings, including his mixed feelings about the Church, showing that he was dedicated to his religious duties. It suggests that he focused more on the practical advantages of religion for society rather than believing strongly in its deeper truths. One of his main arguments is against getting rid of Christianity, where he discusses the social problems that he believes come from people losing their religious beliefs, showing his worry about what would happen if religion was taken away from society.