On Religion

On Religion: Speeches To Its Cultured Despisers is a book written by Friedrich Schleiermacher and first published in 1893. The book is a collection of speeches that Schleiermacher gave to his contemporaries who were skeptical or dismissive of religion. Schleiermacher was a German theologian and philosopher who is known as the father of modern Protestant theology. In this book, he argues that religion is not a matter of blind faith or superstition, but rather a necessary aspect of human experience. He defends religion against the criticisms of his contemporaries, who saw it as outdated and irrational. Schleiermacher also explores the relationship between religion and culture, arguing that religion is not opposed to reason and science, but rather complements them. He also discusses the nature of God, the role of religion in society, and the importance of personal experience in religious belief. The book is considered a classic of modern religious thought and is still widely read and studied today.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.