A Reply to Dr. Vaughan's "Letter on the Late Post-Office Agitation" by Pears
"A Reply to Dr. Vaughan's 'Letter on the Late Post-Office Agitation'" by James Robert Pears is a theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work engages with the moral and spiritual implications of Sunday postal services, reflecting the era's increasing debates about secularism and religious observance. The book represents an academic discourse aimed at addressing the clash between state policies and religious practices, particularly concerning the observance of the Sabbath. In
this book, Pears responds critically to a letter from Dr. Vaughan, who defends the continuation of postal services on Sunday. Pears argues that such practices undermine the sanctity of the Lord's Day and the spiritual well-being of both postal workers and the community at large. He asserts that any perceived benefits of labor on Sunday do not justify compromising divine commandments and warns against a utilitarian view of morality that weighs human gain against obedience to God. Through a detailed critique, Pears emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear understanding of duty to God, positing that true obedience cannot be contingent upon convenience or material gain. His work ultimately champions the necessity of prioritizing spiritual commitments over societal or governmental demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pears, James Roberts |
|---|---|
| Title | A Reply to Dr. Vaughan's "Letter on the Late Post-Office Agitation" |
| Credits | Transcribed from the [1850?] James Nisbet and Co. edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Postal service -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Sunday legislation -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Vaughan, C. J. (Charles John), 1816-1897. Letter on the late Post-Office agitation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63746 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63746-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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