Present Issues : Or Facts Observable in the Consciousness of the Age (Classic Reprint)

Rethinking church and state in a republic, through the lens of history and philosophy.

This volume surveys how religious and civil life intersect in a republic. It argues for a national church organized along republican principles while preserving liberty. The discussion covers shifts in philosophy, the role of the pulpit, and the idea that unity among Protestant bodies could strengthen both faith and civic life.

Written for readers interested in religious history, political theory, and the future of church‑state relations, the work challenges readers to consider how a united, Protestant framework might influence governance and moral instruction in society.

• Examination of how philosophy and science shape religious thought in the modern age.
• Arguments for a centralized Protestant church organized within a republican framework.
• Discussion of the pulpit’s duty to address individuals and collective moral concerns.
• Reflection on the potential impacts of church-state cooperation on liberty and reform.

Ideal for readers of religious history, civic philosophy, and anyone curious about the balance of faith and government in a republic.