"The Abominations of Modern Society" by T. De Witt Talmage is a judgmental examination of late 19th-century societal vices. The book shines a light on moral decay through a critical lens, focusing on issues like drinking, gambling, and extravagant trends within city life, especially in New York City. Talmage acts as a moral guide, urging both men and women to acknowledge and fight against these societal "abominations", opening with a preface that frames the book as a warning against societal and ethical collapse. Talmage questions the self-pride of cities with hidden immoralities that are a danger to a community's values. The following sections analyze different societal problems, such as the damaging effects of drunkenness and fashion, highlighting the broad impact on families, and he asks that the public recognize these hidden evils or risk endangering future generations, using strong descriptions and passionate language to motivate community change.
The Abominations of Modern Society
By T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt) Talmage
In a time of unchecked indulgence, a preacher cries out against the hidden sins threatening to consume the morality of future generations.
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About the AuthorThomas De Witt Talmage was a preacher, clergyman and divine in the United States who held pastorates in the Reformed Church in America and Presbyterian Church. He was one of the most prominent religious leaders in the United States during the mid- to late-19th century, equaled as a pulpit orator perhaps only by Henry Ward Beecher. He also preached to crowds in England. During the 1860s and 70s, Talmage was a well-known reformer in New York City and was often involved in crusades against vice and crime.
Thomas De Witt Talmage was a preacher, clergyman and divine in the United States who held pastorates in the Reformed Church in America and Presbyterian Church. He was one of the most prominent religious leaders in the United States during the mid- to late-19th century, equaled as a pulpit orator perhaps only by Henry Ward Beecher. He also preached to crowds in England. During the 1860s and 70s, Talmage was a well-known reformer in New York City and was often involved in crusades against vice and crime.
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