Pagan And Christian Creeds, Their Origin And Meaning
Mar 2024 · Otbebookpublishing
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This book provides a systematic and logical approach to the origins of religion. Many common themes are shown to exist between Christianity and earlier Pagan religions that go back in time centuries before Christianity itself. Carpenter makes an effort to get to the very roots of religion in this book. He's trying to uncover where our religious concepts first originated, and reveals an evolutionary sequence which starts with phallic and procreative cults as having the earliest known impact. Following this came a cult of magic, much along the lines of Frazier's The Golden Bough, where spirits and earth divinities were worshipped. Lastly, came the belief in actual God-figures that came down from heaven. A big part of early religion also concerns the consciousness. (Amazon)
About the author
Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) was a pioneering English poet, philosopher, and early advocate for social reform whose ideas continue to resonate today. Born into a prosperous family, Carpenter defied Victorian conventions by embracing socialism, environmentalism, and sexual freedom. His works, including "Towards Democracy" and "The Intermediate Sex," challenged the status quo and laid the groundwork for modern progressive movements.Carpenter's life was marked by his rejection of industrial society's materialism, opting instead for a simpler, more communal lifestyle. He lived openly as a gay man at a time when homosexuality was criminalized, forming a lasting partnership with George Merrill, a working-class man. This relationship profoundly influenced his writing and activism, making him a forerunner in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.A contemporary of Walt Whitman, Carpenter drew inspiration from Whitman's transcendentalism and egalitarianism, which he melded with his own radical ideas. His advocacy for sexual liberation and critiques of industrial capitalism influenced a generation of writers and thinkers, including E.M. Forster, who credited Carpenter with inspiring his novel "Maurice."Carpenter's legacy is one of courage and foresight, championing causes that were ahead of his time but are now central to contemporary social justice movements. His life and work continue to inspire those who seek a more equitable and compassionate world.
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