Publisher's Synopsis
Voluntaryism: An Appeal From The Custom To The Conscience Of The Church is a book written by James Baldwin Brown in 1848. The book is a plea for the Church to embrace voluntaryism, which is the idea that all religious associations should be voluntarily formed and maintained without the aid of the state. Brown argues that the Church should not be dependent on the state for support and that it should instead rely on the voluntary contributions of its members. He believes that this will allow the Church to remain independent and true to its principles, and that it will also lead to greater spiritual growth and vitality.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of voluntaryism. Brown discusses the history of the Church and its relationship with the state, as well as the benefits and challenges of voluntaryism. He also addresses common objections to the idea and provides practical advice for those who wish to implement it.Overall, Voluntaryism: An Appeal From The Custom To The Conscience Of The Church is a thought-provoking and persuasive argument for the Church to embrace voluntaryism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of religion, as well as those who are concerned with the relationship between the Church and the state.With An Appendix On The New London Chapel Building 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.
