Explore how faith and social progress shape modern religion .
This volume examines the role of religious belief in advancing human life within a democratic, evolving society.
This study from Henry Wilkes Wright discusses how faith can be understood as a confident commitment to universal human ends. It traces how religious ideas have interacted with social development, ethics, and the idea of a shared spiritual life that underpins democratic progress. The work foregrounds a future form of religion that supports the common good without relying on fear or mysticism.
- Defines faith as belief in the possible realization of personal and social potential.
- Outlines how religion might justify social cooperation, moral courage, and public welfare.
- Connects the evolution of religious thought with historical moments of progress and reform.
- Offers a framework for thinking about immortality, community, and the divine in a modern, humane way.
Ideal for readers interested in the intersection of religion, philosophy, and social change, including students and general readers seeking a thoughtful view of faith in democratic life.