"My Religion" by Leo Tolstoy is a profound exploration of the author's spiritual awakening and reinterpretation of Christian teachings. Tolstoy recounts his transformation from nihilistic beliefs to a faith centered on Jesus' core messages, particularly non-violence. Dissatisfied with the established Church's doctrines, which he saw as contradictory to the true spirit of Christianity, he embarked on a personal quest to rediscover the essence of Jesus' teachings in the Gospels. Tolstoy's work emphasizes the importance of love, humility, and rejecting violence, contrasting these principles with the perceived moral shortcomings of organized religion, offering a practical and accessible vision of faith based on personal revelation and the simple yet radical idea of non-resistance to evil.
My Religion
By Leo Tolstoy
A disillusioned man embarks on a spiritual quest, challenging religious norms and embracing a life of love and non-violence.
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About the AuthorCount Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
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