Review of St Augustine's Sin
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[Following is a volunteer review of "St Augustine's Sin" by Joe Baker.]
“St Augustine's Sin” by Joseph Baker and Lorna Graham is a psychological novel that revolves around the religious teaching of St Augustine and the dark truth that lies beneath it. They discovered the effects of religious indoctrination on modern-day Briton young minds and the aftermath. Authors have decided to share their stories and opinions they have experienced living in a Christian society and later teaching in one. From problems like the majority of the schools being faith schools (one-third) in England and Wales, pupils learning ancient sex education (teachings like coitus is a sin), reports of clerical sex abuse of children wildly increasing every year, and the mistreatment of unmarried young mothers-to-be in care homes by nuns, to the government funding the Church and repressing official reports. The repetitive question is: how to safeguard children from the influences of the Church?
According to Augustine, and his oddly questionable teachings, we are all born sinful. Repeating that every day to oneself is damaging as it is, but also not accurate - bringing light on this is commendable. Child abuse, racism, sexism and paedophilia might all share a common link in these teachings derived from Augustine's dark psyche. Bringing light to the government silencing the assaulted parties and covering up the abuse reports that are stacking up is a sharp move by the author. I applaud the authors for stating their courage and intelligence about the issues in modern-day, generally Christian society obviously gravely affecting the young.
A few stories mentioned relating to abuse would be the negative aspects. People refrain from debating clerical abuse since clerics receive special treatment from the government. Although negative, still of grave importance to the topic. Authors show us the other side of the story kept secret for decades.
Nevertheless, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The book tackles problems in life that we all face sooner or later. It deserves a recommendation. Furthermore, I am supporting it in hopes that more people will read it. The novel does not contain spelling mistakes or errors.
I recommend this book to young adults(18+) and older audiences. The book reaches into a diversity of problems in the world. Children have a right to learn contemporary sexual education, consent, and unbiased and unprejudiced opinions on other religions. These problems should be a matter of discussion by the people in power and not be a topic of debate.
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St Augustine's Sin
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“St Augustine's Sin” by Joseph Baker and Lorna Graham is a psychological novel that revolves around the religious teaching of St Augustine and the dark truth that lies beneath it. They discovered the effects of religious indoctrination on modern-day Briton young minds and the aftermath. Authors have decided to share their stories and opinions they have experienced living in a Christian society and later teaching in one. From problems like the majority of the schools being faith schools (one-third) in England and Wales, pupils learning ancient sex education (teachings like coitus is a sin), reports of clerical sex abuse of children wildly increasing every year, and the mistreatment of unmarried young mothers-to-be in care homes by nuns, to the government funding the Church and repressing official reports. The repetitive question is: how to safeguard children from the influences of the Church?
According to Augustine, and his oddly questionable teachings, we are all born sinful. Repeating that every day to oneself is damaging as it is, but also not accurate - bringing light on this is commendable. Child abuse, racism, sexism and paedophilia might all share a common link in these teachings derived from Augustine's dark psyche. Bringing light to the government silencing the assaulted parties and covering up the abuse reports that are stacking up is a sharp move by the author. I applaud the authors for stating their courage and intelligence about the issues in modern-day, generally Christian society obviously gravely affecting the young.
A few stories mentioned relating to abuse would be the negative aspects. People refrain from debating clerical abuse since clerics receive special treatment from the government. Although negative, still of grave importance to the topic. Authors show us the other side of the story kept secret for decades.
Nevertheless, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The book tackles problems in life that we all face sooner or later. It deserves a recommendation. Furthermore, I am supporting it in hopes that more people will read it. The novel does not contain spelling mistakes or errors.
I recommend this book to young adults(18+) and older audiences. The book reaches into a diversity of problems in the world. Children have a right to learn contemporary sexual education, consent, and unbiased and unprejudiced opinions on other religions. These problems should be a matter of discussion by the people in power and not be a topic of debate.
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St Augustine's Sin
View: on Bookshelves
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