Reviews for The Martyrs, Or, The Triumph Of The Christian Religion, Volume Ii

The average rating for The Martyrs, Or, The Triumph Of The Christian Religion, Volume Ii based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-11-21 00:00:00 Michael Astle "Man has forgotten that his whole history is but an endeavor to solve the contradictions between his rational and animal nature." Life-changing. Avoiding the supernatural and mystical elements that have plagued Christian theology since its inception, Tolstoy gives us a literal and philosophical interpretation of the Bible, mainly focusing on Jesus Christ. Existentially inclined, Tolstoy abandons all that is taught in the Church and favours an approach that can be used in one's life every day as a tool for upmost happiness and spiritual wellbeing. "Faith comes only from a consciousness of our state. Faith is based only on the rational consciousness of what is best for us."

Review # 2 was written on 2012-09-24 00:00:00 Johnnie Cusack It may seem odd for an atheist to actually like this book, but here's what I believe: It offers some great insight on what it is that makes former unbelievers convert to a religion. Besides, he's more interesting than your average church-going Christian for one simple reason - he's willing to go against the church, being something of a protestant orthodox. He makes it clear that what drew him to Christianity is not a better explanation of how the world works (so there's no clash between science and religion there), but politics, and the moral laws that serve as the groundwork to develop this political system. He devotes several pages to ideas such as "do no evil", but fails to mention anything that you'd believe is crucial to religious figures if you stick to the tomes the "New Atheists" often pen. If religion poisons everything, I'd love to hear what is so venomous about the things Tolstoy writes here. If faith should come to an end, I'd like to know what about Tolstoy's faith is so pernicious for humanity. And if God is a delusion... well, then I don't have a problem with it, as Tolstoy seemed pretty damn happy (and harmless). I've always believed that, although it's not really my cup of tea, Christianity can be a force for good - and here's some proof it can work.