Of the importance of religious opinions
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On The Importance Of Religious Opinions is a book written by Jacques Necker in 1789. The book discusses the significance of religious beliefs and their impact on society. Necker argues that religious opinions are essential for the moral and ethical development of individuals and communities. He also emphasizes the importance of religious tolerance and the need for different religious groups to coexist peacefully. Necker's work is an important contribution to the discussion of religious freedom and its role in shaping modern society. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it a...
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- OF THE IMPORTANCE OF RELIGIOUS OPINIONS.
- ADVERTISEMENT.
- CONTENTS.
- INTRODUCTION.
- CHAP. I. On the Connection of Religious Principles with public Order.
- CHAP. II. The same Subject continued. A Parallel between the Influence of Religious Principles, and of Laws and Opinions.
- CHAP. III. An Objection drawn from our natural Dispositions to Goodness.
- CHAP. IV. An Objection drawn from the good Conduct of many irreligious Men.
- CHAP. V. The Influence of Religious Principles on our Happiness.
- CHAP. VI. The same Subject continued. The Influence of Virtue on Happiness.
- CHAP. VII. On Religious Opinions, in their Relation with Sovereigns.
- CHAP. VIII. An Objection drawn from the Wars and from the Commotions which Religion has given Rise to.
- CHAP. IX. Another Objection examined. The Sabbath.
- CHAP. X. An Observation on a particular Circumstance of public Worship.
- CHAP. XI. That the single Idea of a God is a sufficient Support of Morality.
- CHAP. XII. That there is a God.
- CHAP. XIII. The same Subject continued.
- CHAP. XIV. The same Subject continued.
- CHAP. XV. On the Respect that is due from true Philosophy to Religion.
- CHAP. XVI. The same Subject continued. Reflections on Intolerance.
- CHAP. XVII. Reflections on the Morality of the Christian Religion.
- CHAP. XVIII. Conclusion.
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