An edition of Short Answers To Common Objections Against Religion
(1909)
Short Answers To Common Objections Against Religion
by Louis Gaston de Ségur
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Short Answers To Common Objections Against Religion
1909, International Catholic Truth Society
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Author's Preface 3
1. What have I to do with religion ? I have none, and that does not prevent me enjoying excellent health. 11
2. There is no God 14
3. When one dies, there is an end of everything 19
4. Everything is governed by chance — otherwise there would not be so much disorder on earth. How many things are useless, imperfect, bad ! It is clear that God does not concern himself about us 22
5. Religion is a very good thing for women 31
6. It is enough to be an honest man; that is the best religion of all, and it is enough 32
7. My religion is to do good to others 38
8. Religion, instead of speaking so much of the life to come, ought rather to occupy itself with the present one, and destroy its misery 41
9. We ought to enjoy life; we must have a good time of it; God is too good to have created us for anything but happiness 44
10. The Apostles and early Christians were Communists. They were poor, and had all things in common; they were pursued and hunted down by the civil authorities, just as the Communists are 52
11. There are many learned men and people of mind who do not believe in religion 64
12. Priests make a trade of religion; they do not believe what they preach 60
13. Priests are drones in the hive ! of what use are they ? 62
14. There are certainly some bad priests; how can they be the ministers of God? 65
15. Priests ought to marry. Celibacy is contrary to nature 66
16. I only believe what I comprehend. Can any reasonable man believe all the mysteries of religion? 69
17. I would willingly have faith, but I cannot 72
18. All religions are good 74
19. Is Jesus Christ anything more than a great philosopher, a great benefactor of mankind, a great prophet? Is he really God? 82
20. It is better to be a Protestant than a Catholic; one is just as much a Christian, and it is nearly the same thing 95
21. Protestants have the same gospel that we have 109
22. An honest man ought not to change his religion. We ought to remain in the religion in which we were born Ill
23. The Catholic church has had its day 113
24. For my part, I want the pure gospel — primitive Christianity 116
25. I have my own religion. Every one is free to practice his religion as he understands it; it is a matter that concerns me only, and I serve God in my own way. 119
26. Priests are men like others ; the Pope and the Bishops are men : how can men be infallible ? I am willing to obey God ; but not men like myself 120
27. Out of the pale of the church there is no salvation ! What intolerance ! I cannot admit anything so cruel 123
28. But what have you to say about the massacre of St. Bartholomew ? 126
29. There is no such place as hell ; no one has ever returned thence to prove it 129
30. God is too good to damn me 133
31. God has foreseen from all eternity whether I shall be saved or lost. I may do what I will ; I cannot change my destiny 135
32. It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles the soul. God will never damn me for a morsel of meat. Meat is no worse on Fridays than on other days 138
33. God has no need of my prayers. He knows my wants without my telling them to him 140
34. I pray, and do not obtain what I ask for. I only lose my time 142
35. What have I ever done to offend God that he should send me so much trouble ? 144
36. What is the use of praying to the Virgin Mary ? It is great superstition. Besides, how can she hear us? 145
37. Why are there no more miracles ? 150
38. Why is Latin the language of the Church ? Why use an unknown tongue? 154
39. Priests are always asking for money 156
40. Confession is an invention of the priests 157
41. What is the use of confession? 162
42. I do not need to go to Confession. I have nothing to reproach myself with ; I have neither killed nor robbed any one, nor have I injured any one; I should have nothing to say, 167
43. It is so tiresome to go to confession 171
44. To go to confession was all very well when I was at school; but now 172
45. I know some devotees who are no better than their neighbors. So and so, who goes to confession, is none the better for it 173
46. How can the body of Jesus Christ be really present in the Eucharist ? It is impossible 174
47. I do not need to go to mass : I pray to God just as well at home. 181
48. I have no time 185
49. I cannot ! It is too difficult 188
50. I should be laughed at! We must not be singular ; we must do as others do 192
51. One ought not to be a bigot 197
52. A Christian life is too tiresome. It is too melancholy. To deprive oneself of everything, be afraid of everything, what a life! 199
53. I am not worthy to approach the sacraments: we ought not to abuse holy things 201 54. My sins are too great ; it is impossible that God can pardon me 203
55. Youth must pass 205
56. Extreme unction kills a sick man. It is enough to frighten him to death. The priest should never besent for while consciousness remains 206
57. I will practice the duties of religion some day, when I am more at leisure. I will go to confession by-and-by, on my death-bed. Certainly I will receive the sacraments before I die. 209
Conclusion 213
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