Broken Lights

Broken Lights: An Inquiry Into The Present Condition And Future Prospects Of Religious Faith is a book written by Frances Power Cobbe and published in 1864. The book is an exploration of the state of religious faith in the mid-19th century and a discussion of its future prospects. Cobbe was a prominent feminist and social reformer, and her book reflects her interest in the role of religion in society.The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a critique of contemporary religious thought, focusing on the problems and contradictions in traditional Christian theology. Cobbe argues that the traditional doctrines of Christianity are no longer tenable in the modern world, and that a new approach to religion is needed.The second part of the book is an exploration of alternative forms of religious belief, including Unitarianism, Rationalism, and Spiritualism. Cobbe examines the strengths and weaknesses of each of these approaches, and argues that none of them is fully satisfactory.The final part of the book is a discussion of the future of religious faith. Cobbe suggests that a new form of religion is emerging, one that is based on a more scientific and rational approach to the world. She argues that this new religion will be more inclusive and tolerant than traditional Christianity, and will be better suited to the needs of modern society.Overall, Broken Lights is a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the state of religious faith in the mid-19th century, and a call for a new approach to religion that is more in tune with the needs of modern society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.