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In his seminal work, Analogy, published in 1736, Joseph Butler addresses a remarkable period in religious history marked by widespread debauchery and infidelity across all social classes. England was experiencing a pinnacle of irreligion, and the re-establishment of Episcopacy had yet to improve the nation’s moral fabric. Piety was scorned as a sign of ignorance, and many who professed their faith faced persecution, sometimes leading to dungeons and death. Within the cultured circles of the time, it was widely believed that Christianity had been exposed as a falsehood. The clergy, rather ...

Thirteen incredible authors. Thirteen stories about the Depik - what they were and where their society goes from here!

Wonderful People is a podcast focused on exploring the diverse and interesting humans that are all around us. Hosted by Joseph Butler, this show contains interviews with people around the Pacific Northwest and abroad. Join us as we look to gain a broader, more empathetic understanding of others throughout the world.