The Theistic Conception of the World An Essay in Opposition to Certain Tendencies of Modern Thought

"The Theistic Conception of the World" by B. F. Cocker is an argumentative essay from the late 1800s that tackles the challenge of modern atheistic and pantheistic ideas that are growing in society. It serves as a defense of traditional Christian religious beliefs and emphasizes that it is necessary to understand that a self-aware God exists when trying to makes sense about our existence and the universe. The essay starts by explaining the growing disappointment that people feel with the beliefs and ideas held by religions, as well as a rise in doubt and uncertainty. Cocker notices that individual views of God are rejected, and people are coming up with new philosophical ideas that ultimately eliminate God. Cocker writes this essay in response to those ideas and provides solid arguments supporting the existence of a creator. He stresses how important it is to have morals and explains that people must maintain their faith in a higher creator to properly understand the meaning and origin of the universe.