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 written by Joseph Baker is a non-fiction book dealing with the indoctrination associated with religion in Britain, particularly in the field of education. He discusses the issues and immorality that take place in faith-based schools. This book advocates for the separation of religion and state. For context, the teachings of the Church are based on St Augustine and his claim that humans are sinful from birth. The author discusses how his ideas, perpetuated by the Church, impact young minds as well as how religious schools disadvantage children. The final chapters of St Augustine’s Sin are written by the editor, Lorna Graham. These chapters comprise the proselytisation of infants and the lack of connection between the state and religion, among various other topics.
St Augustine’s Sin is well-researched and raises valid, thought-provoking points. The author offers personal insights and encounters to support his arguments. All arguments are well-explained and based on logical, statistical and scientific reasoning. This shows that he speaks from a basis of humanity and is not blatantly disregarding religion. In addition to this, the book is eloquently written and professionally edited. I found the novel quite interesting as it illuminates a different and certainly less spoken of subject, religion. This book is progressive, promoting a modern way of thinking and prioritizing the mental health of youth.
The level of language in addition to the Christian terminology used may be found difficult to comprehend by some readers. The book also has a limited target audience.
The book is intended for a British audience as it references the schooling system in England. It is also applicable to people with open mindsets regarding religion. The book does paint the Church in a negative light, which Christian readers may not agree with. There are also mentions of child sexual abuse which may be triggering.
Overall, St Augustine’s Sin is an insightful read. It addresses various topics concerning religion and education. The author is extremely thorough and writes with thought and conviction. He feels passionately about this topic which translates to his writing. The book is rooted in logic and paints religion in a different view, especially since it can sometimes be viewed as a ‘taboo’ subject. I would rate St Augustine’s Sinfour out five stars and highly recommend it to open-minded readers researching Christianity. Many of the topics discussed are eye-openingly shocking! It poses the following question: do we follow beliefs blindly and if so, what are the repercussions of this?
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St Augustine's Sin
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St Augustine’s Sin written by Joseph Baker is a non-fiction book dealing with the indoctrination associated with religion in Britain, particularly in the field of education. He discusses the issues and immorality that take place in faith-based schools. This book advocates for the separation of religion and state. For context, the teachings of the Church are based on St Augustine and his claim that humans are sinful from birth. The author discusses how his ideas, perpetuated by the Church, impact young minds as well as how religious schools disadvantage children. The final chapters of St Augustine’s Sin are written by the editor, Lorna Graham. These chapters comprise the proselytisation of infants and the lack of connection between the state and religion, among various other topics.
St Augustine’s Sin is well-researched and raises valid, thought-provoking points. The author offers personal insights and encounters to support his arguments. All arguments are well-explained and based on logical, statistical and scientific reasoning. This shows that he speaks from a basis of humanity and is not blatantly disregarding religion. In addition to this, the book is eloquently written and professionally edited. I found the novel quite interesting as it illuminates a different and certainly less spoken of subject, religion. This book is progressive, promoting a modern way of thinking and prioritizing the mental health of youth.
The level of language in addition to the Christian terminology used may be found difficult to comprehend by some readers. The book also has a limited target audience.
The book is intended for a British audience as it references the schooling system in England. It is also applicable to people with open mindsets regarding religion. The book does paint the Church in a negative light, which Christian readers may not agree with. There are also mentions of child sexual abuse which may be triggering.
Overall, St Augustine’s Sin is an insightful read. It addresses various topics concerning religion and education. The author is extremely thorough and writes with thought and conviction. He feels passionately about this topic which translates to his writing. The book is rooted in logic and paints religion in a different view, especially since it can sometimes be viewed as a ‘taboo’ subject. I would rate St Augustine’s Sinfour out five stars and highly recommend it to open-minded readers researching Christianity. Many of the topics discussed are eye-openingly shocking! It poses the following question: do we follow beliefs blindly and if so, what are the repercussions of this?
******
St Augustine's Sin
View: on Bookshelves |
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