A Practical View of Preferred Christians
A Practical View of Preferred Christians by William Wilberforce, published by Cosimo, Inc. on November 1, 2005, is a thought-provoking exploration of the religious landscape of the late 18th century. This edition spans 124 pages and is presented in English. Wilberforce, a prominent British abolitionist and politician, expresses his concerns regarding the prevailing religious attitudes among the higher and middle classes, contrasting them with what he perceives as true Christianity. His fervent critique reflects his deep commitment to Evangelical principles and his desire for a more authentic expression of faith.
In this work, readers will encounter Wilberforce’s passionate indictment of societal norms and the moral failings he observed in his contemporaries. He delves into the superficiality of religious practices and the disconnect between professed beliefs and genuine Christian living. The text addresses themes of religion and Christian living, urging a reflection on the state of the human soul and the need for a deeper understanding of faith. This edition serves as a historical document that resonates with contemporary discussions about spirituality and moral integrity.
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Dwell awhile on the state of the ancient world; not merely on that benighted part of it where all lay buried in brutish ignorance and barbarism, but on the seats of civilized and polished nations, on the empire of taste, and learning, and philosophy… Behold their sottish idolatries, their absurd superstitions, their want of natural affection, their brutal excesses, their unfeeling oppression, their savage cruelty! -from “Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruptions of Human Nature” Its full title is A Practical View of Preferred Christians of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in This Country Contrasted with Real Christianity, and it rings with the indignation and fervor only a new convert can bring to such a subject. In 1784, Wilberforce, a member of the House of Commons and formerly a bon vivant in demand for dinner parties and card games, was a newly minted Evangelical Christian; by 1797, he’d grown so appalled at the state of the souls of the British people that he published this manifesto, floridly scolding his fellow countrymen for their deficient Christianity. Flowery language aside, this incensed protest could well have been written today. British abolitionist and politician WILLIAM WILBERFORCE (1759-1833) founded the Society for the Suppression of Vice and was active in the Association for the Better Observance of Sunday.
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